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title: "Fixatives for containment of alpha contamination in gloveboxes"
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# Fixatives for containment of alpha contamination in gloveboxes

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2aae362-d4c6-4103-b34f-d2c732b41aed

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking fixative solutions for alpha contamination in gloveboxes through a tender titled "Fixatives for containment of alpha contamination in gloveboxes". The procurement falls under the "Research and experimental development services" category and is valued at GBP 10,000. The deadline for submitting applications is August 15, 2024. The procurement method is "Other - Gamechangers Challenge Portal Competition". The contract period is expected to start on September 26, 2024, and end on February 28, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations with expertise in fixative solutions for alpha containment to address Sellafield Ltd's remediation strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The location for potential business activity includes various countries with delivery addresses specified in the tender documentation. Businesses interested in developing innovative technologies for alpha particle fixatives are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is seeking emerging technologies and approaches to securely fix alpha-contaminated particles in place on ageing gloveboxes, thereby reducing the airborne radiological risk to operators. Fixative solutions for alpha particles will be a key enabler in the decommissioning process for ageing gloveboxes, ensuring Sellafield Ltd's alpha remediation strategy can be achieved. We would encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in fixative solutions for alpha containment to respond to this notice and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. How to Apply? 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 Thursday 15th August 2024. Additional information: All information and documentation on how to apply can be found on the gamechangers site which is free to access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd395374-a575-4991-b490-31295b36b62a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Gamechangers Challenge Portal Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd395374-a575-4991-b490-31295b36b62a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd395374-a575-4991-b490-31295b36b62a
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.gamechangers.technology

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