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title: "Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead"
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published: "2020-07-30"
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# Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef7130b-0eaa-4ff3-b0d6-5c4683c5c633

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently underway for a project titled "Cladding Coolant Testing in Molten Lead," managed by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, with a focus on research and development services in the North West region of England. This tender is active, having been published on 30th July 2020, and the tender period is set to close on 13th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and will last until 15th March 2021. This initiative aims to address material compatibility challenges associated with lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) under operational conditions, highlighting significant technical and scientific objectives.

Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in materials testing and consultancy services, may find substantial opportunities in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning their capabilities with the needs of this advanced scientific project. Companies with a focus on corrosion testing, coolant management, or reactor technology will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially contributing to significant advancements in the UK’s nuclear energy sector.

## Notice

One of the key outstanding challenges required to enable deployment of lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) are the material compatibility issues with molten lead (Pb) under reactor operating conditions. To support development of LFRs and advance UK understanding, NNL, as part of the Advanced Fuel Cycle Programme in partnership with BEIS, are looking to conduct corrosion testing of LFR fuel cladding candidates. Although specific coolant environments are dependent on reactor, three main factors will likely impact on material performance: temperature, coolant oxygen content and coolant flow. Recognising the current lack of large scale facilities, for this early phase of testing NNL are primarily interested in temperature and coolant oxygen content.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f26952-e041-4d1e-bdb8-e01b3edc6023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2020 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f26952-e041-4d1e-bdb8-e01b3edc6023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f26952-e041-4d1e-bdb8-e01b3edc6023
  30th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12801&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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