--- title: "SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES" published: "2024-05-02" --- # SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd650e1-707c-44b4-b182-7ba4d23d371c.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services is inviting suppliers to participate in the SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture tender. The procurement is for technical testing services, with a contract value of 150,000 GBP. The tender period ends on 26th April 2024, and the contract period starts on 29th April 2024, lasting until 12th May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the location is indicated as WA3 6GR. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in technical testing services to engage with International Nuclear Services. Suppliers responding to this tender via the Atamis e-procurement system can potentially contribute to the development of the SWTC-255 Transport Package, demonstrating their expertise in non-destructive testing and analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a valuable contract. ## Notice This specification describes the test and reporting requirements for a mechanical property test regime, required to gather data for SWTC - 255 Transport Package components. The program of work covers Fracture Toughness, Residual Stress Measurement, Instrumented Fracture Toughness and Tensile Testing. There is a UK strategic requirement for an IAEA SSR-6 compliant transport package, known as the SWTC-255, that will enable the transport of low heat generating waste from storage sites across the UK to a Geological Disposal Facility. An Integrated Project Team (IPT), consisting of NTS, NWS and NDA are leading the design of the SWTC-255. A programme of work has been agreed with NWS to develop the package through preliminary design with the aim of achieving a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 4. The SWTC-255 package body and lid are currently specified as being manufactured by machining of Cast Martensitic Steel (CMS) to BS EN 10213:2007 Steel No. 1.6982. Several manufacturability studies have been completed that concluded this was the preferred material to use for the SWTC-255. NTS commissioned a review of previous material studies to inform the development of a brittle fracture case for the SWTC-255. The report recommended a program of additional testing to establish fracture toughness properties of the CMS. Suppliers are invited to respond to our open procedure via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddcdf672-6e3e-481a-913c-497f175728f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 12 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | 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 - 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services ## Release History - 2 May 2024 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddcdf672-6e3e-481a-913c-497f175728f0 - 3 Apr 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da25997a-9a5e-4fa0-8412-f1009586a290 - 2 Apr 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefce0b9-d38b-41a5-9fd7-5583ac1a5b89 - 2 Apr 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87356257-cc29-4797-a4da-9149ebc5ef2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddcdf672-6e3e-481a-913c-497f175728f0 2nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da25997a-9a5e-4fa0-8412-f1009586a290 3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefce0b9-d38b-41a5-9fd7-5583ac1a5b89 2nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87356257-cc29-4797-a4da-9149ebc5ef2c 2nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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