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title: "Lift it, shift it: An alternative approach to asbestos removal"
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# Lift it, shift it: An alternative approach to asbestos removal

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7c80dd9-ac18-4dff-b9d8-f8b2366d21a9

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Lift it, shift it: An alternative approach to asbestos removal". This initiative falls under the industry category of "Research and experimental development services" and spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, European territories, and various international regions. The procurement method follows the "Game Changers challenge Portal Competition". Key deadlines include the publication date on 14th October 2024 and the closing date for applications on 14th November 2024. The contract period will start on 16th January 2025 and end on 24th April 2025, with the tender remaining active.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in emerging technologies and innovative methods for asbestos removal. Organisations with expertise in fixative solutions and decontamination technologies will find this an ideal platform to showcase their capabilities, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Successful involvement in this project will provide substantial cost-saving solutions and accelerate the decommissioning process, thus positioning bidders favourably in the highly competitive market for environmental safety and hazardous material management. Interested parties should apply through the Game Changers website for further engagement.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is seeking emerging technologies and approaches to aid in removal of asbestos containing materials from its site. This challenge is seeking solutions that provide encapsulation of these materials prior to their removal for decontamination and disposal. This would reduce the extent of on-site dismantling required and provide significant cost savings and speed up decommissioning. We would encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in fixative solutions for asbestos to respond to this notice and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. More Information: All information and documentation on how to apply can be found on the Game Changers website which is free to access. Challenge Link (to apply): https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Lift_it,_shift_it:_An_alternative_approach_to_asbestos_removal Registration for Webinar Link: https://forms.fis360.com/fis360ltd/form/GameChangerswebinarLiftitshiftitAnalternativeappro/formperma/75qrf5Ksg2kex0oOdI3W2P3yenBF2mdrxrIEgGImvWQ How to apply: Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be 14th November 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33c1ed3-943b-410e-9258-6bad2ae954ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Game Changers challenge Portal Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33c1ed3-943b-410e-9258-6bad2ae954ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33c1ed3-943b-410e-9258-6bad2ae954ba
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Lift_it,_shift_it:_An_alternative_approach_to_asbestos_removal&data=05|02|Emma.Kirkpatrick@uknnl.com|9906375570a845369c1208dcec3d3701|6ae79c91466c4c6fae9b5c2a99158a4e|0|0|638644994923988080|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|0|||&sdata=VFswyRTGqQtoVoTHftmVRnVoFWDe0JeKb4cVIjVq3Nw=&reserved=0

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.fis360.com/fis360ltd/form/GameChangerswebinarLiftitshiftitAnalternativeappro/formperma/75qrf5Ksg2kex0oOdI3W2P3yenBF2mdrxrIEgGImvWQ
- https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Lift_it,_shift_it:_An_alternative_approach_to_asbestos_removal&data=05
- https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Lift_it,_shift_it:_An_alternative_approach_to_asbestos_removal

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