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title: "Assessment of Gas Retention and Chronic Release from MSSS waste in 3m3 boxes"
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# Assessment of Gas Retention and Chronic Release from MSSS waste in 3m3 boxes

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd45e894-57e4-4555-92c6-2ad57d5c5d04

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by Sellafield Ltd, focuses on the assessment of gas retention and chronic release from MSSS waste in 3m3 boxes. The procurement is categorised under research and development services, specifically within the scientific and technical simulator sector. The tender was awarded on 10th November 2017, with the contract commencing the same day and set to continue until 30th September 2018. The successful supplier is the University of Leeds, and the contract is valued at £105,420. The contract delivery could occur across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research, testing, and scientific consultancy services. Organisations with expertise in environmental science, waste management, and research laboratories would be particularly well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. The procurement method employed was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process that allows qualified firms to capitalise on their specialised knowledge and possibly expand their market footprint through innovative partnerships in the research sector.

## Notice

The main purpose of this work is to get confidence in the current assumed average value for hydrogen hold up in the sludge of 15%. There is also a further need to understand the properties responsible for hydrogen hold up in different families of waste and how they manifest as 'observable' properties. A researcher at Leeds University has just completed the DISTINCTIVE collaboration project sponsored (of which SL is an industrial partner) PhD work on this topic and has the unique set of skills, experience and previous knowledge to carry out the defined scope of work on a post doc basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e2320-60db-43a2-9d5c-e599aee2a0cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,420 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2017 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e2320-60db-43a2-9d5c-e599aee2a0cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192e2320-60db-43a2-9d5c-e599aee2a0cc
  15th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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