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title: "Request for Information of VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment"
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buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Request for Information of VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6836770-f519-49c3-b67b-978e83ac4915

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding VTR Dust Scrubber Solids Detection and Characterisation Equipment. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is under the industry category of Spectrometers and Nuclear Evaluation Instruments. The project location is the North West of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the engagement end date on 20th September 2024, by which responses are due. This early stage market engagement aims to gain insights about technology capable of identifying caesium phosphomolybdate and zirconium molybdate within the Vitrification Test Rig dust scrubber.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced detection technologies and nuclear evaluation instruments to showcase their innovations. Businesses with relevant expertise could leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in the nuclear sector, contributing to the enhancement of operational safety and efficiency at the National Nuclear Laboratory. Companies focusing on spectrometry and related technologies are particularly well-suited to respond to this RFI, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information about technology that is able to identify both caesium phosphomolybdate (CPM) and zirconium molybdate (ZM) through the curved glass of the dust scrubber on the Vitrification Test Rig (VTR) in situ, in order to measure build-up on the inside of the dust scrubber. Responses to the attached RFI document should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 20th September 2024. Additional information: Responses to the RFI should be sent to david.brown@uknnl.com before 17:00pm 20th September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b410d5e9-ce40-4bc5-8661-1c594a131ebc |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 13:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b410d5e9-ce40-4bc5-8661-1c594a131ebc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b410d5e9-ce40-4bc5-8661-1c594a131ebc
  6th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95aac49a-1e6a-43ee-b030-bef81e055d96
  RFI

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