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title: "Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment"
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# Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d57bf31-e0a8-42e4-b9f1-c639f9d9bdfe

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) conducted a tender for services involving Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium powders, with a total contract value of £11,000,000. The tender process was initiated to develop and install equipment necessary for this process at the National Nuclear Laboratory's facility, located in the UK. The contract period is set from 22 March 2021 to 29 September 2023. This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, reached its completion stage as of 1 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in specialised research and development services, particularly those in the nuclear or scientific equipment sectors. Companies with expertise in handling materials management, installation, and testing of advanced technological equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaborative nature of the project may also encourage partnerships between contractors to enhance service delivery and build capabilities in managing sensitive projects within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL's Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA wish to engage NNL to procure equipment for the HIP process, install and test it off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4997d2-04b2-4b15-92b2-7c303742bd6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4997d2-04b2-4b15-92b2-7c303742bd6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4997d2-04b2-4b15-92b2-7c303742bd6c
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=577720532
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