--- title: "MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2021-12-17" --- # MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123 Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537bda50-bcbc-42e2-a1dc-4b4a8eb17ff6.json) ## Summary The Sellafield organisation is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the tender titled "MOx Fuel Line Reference number: NNLC123." This procurement falls within the nuclear fuels industry category and is based in Seascale, England. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 12 January 2022. The scope of the works involves repurposing an existing fuel line to support future nuclear development activities, which includes design, installation, and commissioning phases. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in nuclear power station construction and related manufacturing processes. Firms specialising in the design, procurement, and installation of industrial systems, as well as those supplying equipment and materials with specific quality requirements, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and position them within the competitive landscape of nuclear energy projects. ## Notice The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. The intent is to re-purpose the above existing fuel line, whilst keeping certain elements embedded within the design. The scope of the works required is therefore to Design, Install and Commission the Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA. Additional information: The current Fuel Line located in NNL's Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide R&D support to SMP, which utilised the Short Binderless Route for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance since then. NDA is responsible for the current civil plutonium stockpile and is currently considering options for plutonium disposition including reusing the material within new MOx fuel or immobilising within an inert matrix suitable for disposal within a GDF. For reuse in MOx fuel, NDA is investigating the possibility of production of MOx for LWR type reactors. NDA has requested that NNL investigate re-purposing the current Fuel Line for the new dual purpose of making fuel-quality LWR or disposal-grade MOx through the use of an industrially proven Masterblend process, but also retain the SBR type equipment to allow as many powder processing options to remain open for reactor or disposal-grade MOx to be developed. The works contract is compiled of the following stages: * Design stages (Preliminary and Detailed) * Procurement of Materials, Fabrications and Subcontracts for the works - Certain materials and fabrication packages will carry Contract Quality Requirements (CQR) grade 2 * Supply of Equipment, Labour and Plant for the works * Works mobilisation * Installation of works * Commissioning of works (Inactive and active) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582ec6b8-e7ad-4d43-9671-9e57f3b61483 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD | | Locality | SEASCALE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09340000 - Nuclear fuels - 45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 06:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582ec6b8-e7ad-4d43-9671-9e57f3b61483 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582ec6b8-e7ad-4d43-9671-9e57f3b61483 17th December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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