--- title: "Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2021-05-11" --- # Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fc4c24c-8661-40fe-8675-22a734306429.json) ## Summary The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is currently engaging in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring." This initiative falls under the nuclear fuels industry and will take place in the United Kingdom. The key deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is 14th June 2021, following an engagement workshop scheduled for 25th May 2021. This preliminary information notice aims to attract novel solutions to improve the identification and monitoring of leaking cracks in the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo compartments. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear safety, environmental monitoring, and engineering solutions to grow and expand their operations. Companies with expertise in leak prevention and condition monitoring technologies are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender may lead to future procurement opportunities, following an assessment of solutions gathered through the Game Changers programme, which aims to innovate and enhance current practices in the nuclear sector. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking novel solutions or improvements to existing processes to identify leaking cracks, their location, and provide condition monitoring from the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo (MSSS) compartments 1-6. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during May/June 2021. A challenge statement published on the website will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield Ltd's technical requirements along with any constraints and restrictions. An online workshop will be held on the 25th May 2021 where Sellafield Ltd will further describe the challenge. Details of the workshop will be shared on the Game Changers website. Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be 14th June 2021. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in the prevention and/or minimising leaks to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progresses to a future procurement opportunity for Leaking crack identification, location, and condition monitoring, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: For full details please visit the https://www.gamechangers.technology/ site. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1773a6c7-cdf9-4bf0-bf59-86cfc12e4f64 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED | | 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09340000 - Nuclear fuels - 35113110 - Nuclear-reactor protection system - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment - 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 11 May 2021 at 06:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1773a6c7-cdf9-4bf0-bf59-86cfc12e4f64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1773a6c7-cdf9-4bf0-bf59-86cfc12e4f64 11th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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