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title: "Provision of Guidance on the Assessment of Elastomeric Seals (and other forms of seals) for use in Radioactive Materials Transport Packages and other Nuclear Safety applications"
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# Provision of Guidance on the Assessment of Elastomeric Seals (and other forms of seals) for use in Radioactive Materials Transport Packages and other Nuclear Safety applications

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94434321-c73a-4bca-a578-6d14800c1d29

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Guidance on the Assessment of Elastomeric Seals (and other forms of seals) for use in Radioactive Materials Transport Packages and other Nuclear Safety applications." This process falls under the research and development services category. The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method as a direct call-off from a framework agreement. The completion of the tender period occurred on 18th June 2020, and the contract is active from 10th August 2020 to 31st March 2021 in Bootle, England, with a total contract value of £72,474.70.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear safety and materials transport, particularly those with expertise in sealing practices and consultancy services related to radioactive materials. Companies that can provide innovative research, testing capabilities, and guidance development are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth through enhanced relationships with a notable contracting authority and valuable contributions to safety standards in nuclear applications.

## Notice

ONR selected one of the Technical Support Contracts from its ONR Technical Support Framework - Lot 2 to be awarded this contract via direct award. 1. Undertake a review of current sealing practices and guidance deployed by SLCs and also Radioactive Material Transport organisations. 2. Identify gaps in knowledge and propose areas for further research and/or testing. 3. Produce guidance for inspectors. This guidance may best be appended to existing TAGs but, if there is sufficient new guidance, then a standalone TAG may be appropriate. This guidance will aim to outline methods useful to ONR inspectors when assessing the suitability of containment seals for use with Radioactive Material Transport Packages, Nuclear Safety Critical Components, Nuclear Materials Storage (short term and long term - e.g. GDF) etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e0cbea-e59d-4bb0-8cd8-c5ee5726194d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,474 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,474 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY, SAFETY AND RISK CONSULTANTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e0cbea-e59d-4bb0-8cd8-c5ee5726194d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e0cbea-e59d-4bb0-8cd8-c5ee5726194d
  21st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cbe5716-4159-400d-9cfc-79359a78c724
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6555d5b-3ca4-48f2-a49f-e2d58fec3e6e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c320d5dd-f37d-4160-a2c0-889fedaa879b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a9f2557-9253-4fd4-a11c-ffc582511b5b

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