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title: "Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System"
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# Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c66a41e-003f-4ca6-9e86-8d4f77b5c2f9

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking proposals for the design and manufacture of a Single Module Flask (SMF) Alignment System, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency at the Windscale Active Handling Facility in the UK. This procurement process, classified under "Track-alignment machinery" and "Nuclear safety equipment," is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period having ended on 21st August 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 31st August 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. Interested parties can access the opportunity notice and further details via the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in nuclear safety equipment, track-alignment machinery, and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, given their flexibility and innovation capabilities. Companies involved in manufacturing precision machinery, industrial lasers, or those focusing on safety equipment in specialised industrial applications will find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings, making them competitive candidates for this contract.

## Notice

National Nuclear Laboratory has a requirement to design and manufacture a Flask Alignment System for Single Module Flask (SMF) posting operations at Cave 6 Horizontal Posting Port (HPP) located at the Windscale Active Handling Facility (AHF). Cave 6 is a shielded hot cell which handles radioactive materials. The Flask Alignment System is required to accurately and repeatedly position the SMF relative to the HPP during the docking process. This is to ensure the slipper inside the SMF, which carries the contents of the SMF, transfers smoothly from the Bore of the SMF to the Bore of the HPP without catching at the interface point.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1fe90c-0cf1-4b46-be60-3d8cb9e2d2ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 07:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1fe90c-0cf1-4b46-be60-3d8cb9e2d2ac
- 6 Aug 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1fe90c-0cf1-4b46-be60-3d8cb9e2d2ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1fe90c-0cf1-4b46-be60-3d8cb9e2d2ac
  9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12821&B=SELLAFIELD
  Please follow the link to access the RFQ pack
- 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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