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title: "Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2020-10-14"
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# Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8f01c8f-2147-4d42-beab-dc235560188c

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is initiating a tender for a project titled "Dose reduction when manipulating Americium in a glovebox." This procurement falls under the nuclear fuels industry category and is located in Warrington, England. Currently, the project is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 12th November 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a webinar scheduled for November 2020, where further details will be provided. Applications must be submitted via the Game Changers website, aligning with the innovative approach of this challenge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in radiation dose reduction technologies and research and development services related to nuclear operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in developing glovebox-based systems and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this challenge not only allows organisations to contribute to crucial safety advancements but may also lead to future procurement opportunities depending on the outcomes of this initial phase.

## Notice

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is considering developing methods and technologies for reducing the contact dose when manipulating Americium in a glovebox. If the contact dose can be reduced and enabled in a glovebox, as opposed to using master slave manipulators in a hot cell, this would provide cost and time savings. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during October 2020. This document will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and NNL's technical requirements along with any deployment restrictions. A webinar will be held during November 2020 where NNL will further describe the challenge. Details of the webinar will be shared on the Game Changers website. 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 in November 2020. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers Challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in developing glovebox-based, radiation dose reduction technologies to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on the upcoming Game Changers Challenge. If NNL progresses to a future procurement opportunity for the implementation of glovebox-based dose reduction technologies, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. Additional information: Please visit www.gamechangers.technology for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08180cb2-2d6b-4db9-8e9b-bb4757ccb2df |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 07:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08180cb2-2d6b-4db9-8e9b-bb4757ccb2df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08180cb2-2d6b-4db9-8e9b-bb4757ccb2df
  14th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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