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title: "Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework (3 LOTS)"
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# Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework (3 LOTS)

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c50e8d-777a-4d3e-a203-7e5b4791f2c6

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is currently in the active tender stage for the "Plutonium Disposition Support Services Framework," which encompasses three lots. This procurement process aims to address options for the safe disposition of the UK’s plutonium inventory, with the tender period ending on 22nd January 2021 and the contract commencing on 25th January 2021, running until 27th January 2025. The industry category is classified under research and development services, with an overall budget of £18 million. The NDA operates from Herdus House in Cumbria and is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of plutonium management.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those engaged in nuclear energy and waste management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with expertise in MOX plant design or manufacturing. Businesses that can provide technical support or consultancy services for these lots will find a lucrative market in aiding the NDA's objectives to enhance the maturity and feasibility of various disposition options.

## Notice

The NDA is investigating options for the Disposition of the UK's plutonium inventory. Options include reuse as mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel in reactors, immobilisation as disposal grade MOX pellets without irradiation in reactors and immobilisation as a Zirconolite Ceramic manufactured by Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP). The goal for all options is to ultimately place the inventory Beyond Reach. The NDA undertakes R&D, design studies and other work to inform its understanding and improve the maturity of the options, the likely costs and timescales for deployment and any risks or issues in their delivery. This framework will be set up with three LOTS LOT 1 MOX Plant Design Services, LOT 2 MOX pellet Manufacturing tests LOT 3 Technical Support to LOTs 1 and 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812302e7-4b7c-4a47-9913-68e511fdd7fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2020 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812302e7-4b7c-4a47-9913-68e511fdd7fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812302e7-4b7c-4a47-9913-68e511fdd7fe
  8th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=536389741
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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