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title: "Wireless, long-term environmental monitoring of nuclear stores"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Wireless, long-term environmental monitoring of nuclear stores

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619cd2c4-6a12-48e7-ae62-8d9ec02743e1

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking wireless, long-term environmental monitoring sensors for nuclear stores, classified under Nuclear evaluation instruments. The tender is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 29th November 2023. The procurement process involves early engagement and potential subsequent procurement based on Game Changers challenge outcomes.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in research and development consultancy services and long-term environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative sensor solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested parties should visit the Game Changers website for more information and consider submitting applications before the closing date to potentially participate in future procurement exercises.

## Notice

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking a suite of sensors that can be situated within an empty Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) package and placed in storage along with the real SNM packages, providing regular environmental data. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website (www.gamechangers.technology). The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be the 29th November 2023. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation that has the capability, knowledge and experience in long-term environmental monitoring and sensors to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for a suite of sensors that can provide regular environmental data, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: For additional information, see the gamechangers website. (www.gamechangers.technology)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79dcbeea-899a-4142-b812-4ad1ea06edb2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2023 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79dcbeea-899a-4142-b812-4ad1ea06edb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79dcbeea-899a-4142-b812-4ad1ea06edb2
  24th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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