--- title: "PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES" published: "2025-02-12" --- # PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74666855-3bb1-4716-a9af-955d100efafa.json) ## Summary Nuclear Waste Services has announced a procurement process under the title "PIN BATs - Corrosion of Carbon Steel." This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV 73100000) and focuses on the development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. Located at Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, the engagement process is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial milestone—the engagement end date—set for 5th March 2025. This project aims to investigate the impact of specific geological settings on the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel HHGW container materials, essential for the safe disposal of nuclear waste. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research and experimental development industry, particularly those with expertise in research laboratory services and engineering-related scientific and technical services. With a budget of £200,000, SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate as this project promises significant economic benefits, regional job creation, and skill development. Companies interested in applying will need to register on the Atamis system and refer to the project by its title. This procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute to a critical infrastructure project within the UK, fostering innovation and growth in the nuclear decommissioning sector. ## Notice The development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) is essential for the final disposal of higher activity radioactive wastes in the UK. It is a critical part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's (NDA) overall mission to decommission and dispose of the UK's nuclear legacy waste. The mission of the GDF programme is to deliver a permanent solution for the disposal of higher activity radioactive waste through the design, construction, operation and closure of a GDF. Its objectives are: * To build trust and work in partnership with one or more communities to gain consent and support to host a GDF. * To facilitate economic benefits and growth, delivering regional jobs and skills and a positive legacy. * To deliver a permanent solution for the safe disposal of higher activity waste through the safe, sustainable, and cost-effective design, construction, operation and closure of a GDF. * To enable the timely retirement of the significant and currently enduring financial liability and risk associated with above ground storage of higher activity waste, that would persist indefinitely if a disposal solution was not developed. A GDF will be a significant piece of UK infrastructure where the majority of the facility is built between 200 and 1000 metres underground, putting the waste in purpose-built containers which are then placed in tunnels and vaults beneath several hundred metres of solid rock. Further information about the GDF programme can be found here: GDF (Geological Disposal Facility) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This Prior Information Notice relates to the future procurement of laboratory services for the investigation the impact(s) of the expected chemical environments of the MMG and Ancholme group geological settings on the corrosion behaviour of carbon steel HHGW container materials. You will be required to register on Atamis, and once registration is complete you can search for this PIN using the Atamis search box and using the title as a reference - PIN BATs - Corrosion on carbon steel. Atamis Ref: C23901 https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb4cb3-3bb7-47bf-bbfa-86794d907b96 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES | | Locality | HARWELL CAMPUS | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73120000 - Experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb4cb3-3bb7-47bf-bbfa-86794d907b96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66fb4cb3-3bb7-47bf-bbfa-86794d907b96 12th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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