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title: "Directional decontamination head deployment into large, congested, highly radioactive vessels"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61ef5b74-c46e-48da-831d-39e7f6306c66"
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# Directional decontamination head deployment into large, congested, highly radioactive vessels

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ef5b74-c46e-48da-831d-39e7f6306c66

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking techniques or technology for deploying vessel cleaning heads into highly radioactive vessels. The tender, titled "Directional decontamination head deployment into large, congested, highly radioactive vessels," falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period closing on the 21st of August 2024. The procurement method is an Other - Game Changers Challenge Portal Competition, with a contract period from the 1st of October 2024 to the 28th of February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for technology providers with expertise in deploying cleaning heads in complex environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Businesses with capabilities, knowledge, and experience in this field are encouraged to apply via the Game Changers website. The location for potential delivery includes various countries worldwide, presenting an international business growth opportunity.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is seeking techniques or technology that will deliver improvements over current techniques used for deploying vessel cleaning heads into large, highly radioactive vessels with complex internal configurations. We encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in deployment of cleaning heads in complex environments to respond to this notice and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. How to Apply? 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 Wednesday 21st August 2024. Additional information: All information and documentation on how to apply can be found on the Gamechangers site which is free to access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce33a7a-579a-4eb0-b95a-f91c5f751383 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Game Changers Challenge Portal Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce33a7a-579a-4eb0-b95a-f91c5f751383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce33a7a-579a-4eb0-b95a-f91c5f751383
  10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.gamechangers.technology/

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