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title: "Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite"
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# Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f86a16b-76cc-46e8-9aa0-35bdbc1e768d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Carbon-14 Release of Irradiated AGR Graphite" was conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research and development services, and it is situated in the United Kingdom. The tender was completed with an award date of 27 January 2020, and the contract period is set to run from 21 January 2020 until 31 December 2024. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with a minimum contract value of £445,265 and a total estimated value of £576,520.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and experimental development, particularly those specialising in environmental studies or nuclear consultancy. Companies with expertise in measuring radioactive materials, especially concerning carbon-14, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, firms that are adept at scientific research methodologies and can execute long-term experimental programmes would find this procurement particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

RWM wishes to commission a study to measure and further understand the release of carbon-14 from irradiated graphite under a range of relevant conditions. This will involve measurement of total carbon-14 release into the gas and aqueous phases during leaching in an appropriate solution, together with characterisation of the composition. Specifically, this study would investigate the release of carbon-14 from Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) graphite and compare to the previous results obtained from WAGR, BEP0 and Magnox graphite. This will require an experimental programme that closely follows the methods and test durations previously studied for Magnox graphite to provide comparable results. RWM request that the contractor propose a baseline schedule based on a total leaching duration of 24 months, with appropriate scheduled sampling intervals. RWM also request that schedules based on 36 and 48 month leaching durations are also included as optional tasks/extensions, that would allow the leaching to be extended if the results towards the end of 24 months warrant further experimental studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ca926d-11a2-4686-ac2a-9be9c62ea126 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £576,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £445,265 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ca926d-11a2-4686-ac2a-9be9c62ea126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ca926d-11a2-4686-ac2a-9be9c62ea126
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12026&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

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