--- title: "Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2021-10-26" --- # Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2bb8916-63a8-42c5-9979-30e3fce71ac4.json) ## Summary The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Request for Information regarding leaching experiments using AGR graphite samples." This opportunity falls under the research services category and is located in Didcot, Oxfordshire (postcode: OX11 0GD). The procurement is at the Planning stage, with the tender period closing on 11th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence from 12th November 2021 and end on 13th November 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and carbon release measurement, particularly those engaged in nuclear decommissioning services. Companies that are SMEs or those falling under the voluntary and community sector could find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project could help these businesses enhance their market presence and expand their expertise in specialised research methodologies related to graphite materials. ## Notice RWM has commissioned work to measure and further understand the release of carbon-14 from irradiated AGR graphite under a range of relevant conditions. This will involve measurement of total carbon-14 release into the gas and aqueous phases, together with characterisation of the carbon speciation. This work has an experimental programme that closely follows the methods and test durations previously studied for Magnox graphite to provide comparable results. Due to nature of the work, only a small number of graphite samples from two AGR stations are being investigated in initial leaching experiments. However, to understand the variabilities in the carbon-14 release behaviour from graphite across the AGR fleet, RWM has expressed a vision to make comparative measurements on samples from all AGR reactors. Although an extensive programme of long-term leaching may not be feasible, shorter-term experiments, lasting 3-6 months, may be suitable for this purpose along with a wider characterisation programme to understand the inventory within AGR graphite. RWM wishes to find out from the market if there are suppliers who can meet the specific requirements of this work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582d8b59-d769-4e73-967d-097230b099b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 13 Nov 2021 | | 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 | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2021 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582d8b59-d769-4e73-967d-097230b099b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582d8b59-d769-4e73-967d-097230b099b9 26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14187&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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