--- title: "The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2020-09-09" --- # The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7fe1848-cb8d-43bd-a438-37365df4dea4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance for the provision of IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services. This initiative falls under the technical testing, analysis and consultancy services category, with a specific focus on services related to thermal, impact, leak & seal, and metrology tests. The tender period is set to end on 25th September 2020, with a contract start date of 26th September 2020 and concluding on 27th September 2020. The procurement method is not explicitly specified, and the work will be conducted at locations including Birchwood, England, with delivery options available across various regions, including the UK and overseas territories. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and inspection services, particularly those experienced in IAEA standards and thermal testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit by participating in this market engagement, as they are encouraged to express their interest. Providers of non-destructive testing and leak-testing services are particularly well-suited to compete in this process, as their skills align closely with the service requirements outlined by International Nuclear Services. ## Notice The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Testing Services. International Nuclear Services (INS) engineering team is responsible for the design and substantiation of new transport packages and the re-substantiation of existing transport packages for other uses. In conjunction with supporting calculations and computer models we require physical test regimes to support the design and substantiation process. The tests are explicitly set out in IAEA SSR-6. INS is looking to secure testing services for Thermal, Impact, Leak & Seal and Metrology. The service provision will be to provide facilities and quality assurance processes to complete and report on IAEA compliant tests for SSR-6 transport packages. We want to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future. This process is to test our own assumptions and understanding to determine the supply markets capability and enable us to determine the appropriate rout to market. If you wish to view the draft scope of works and express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details on the CTM portal, link provided. Description of the procurement: The purpose of this market engagement is to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the future. This process is to test our own assumptions and understanding to determine the supply markets capability and enable us to determine the appropriate route to market. During this engagement the authority may at its sole discretion invite a cross selection of suppliers to explore the feedback in more detail If you wish to express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details on the CTM portal to access the documents. NOTE: Participation in this RFI exercise is not a pre-requisite for the future procurement process nor does it guarantee selection in a future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12989454-7424-4c60-a311-4c444d403ee6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 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 | BIRCHWOOD | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631430 - Leak-testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2020 at 06:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12989454-7424-4c60-a311-4c444d403ee6 - 27 Aug 2020 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12989454-7424-4c60-a311-4c444d403ee6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12989454-7424-4c60-a311-4c444d403ee6 9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12882&B=SELLAFIELD Additional data - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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