--- title: "Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2023-10-23" --- # Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd7010c0-bfd0-42be-aa2c-47aad54134e0.json) ## Summary The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking an autonomous transportation system to automate the package transportation process for nuclear materials. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for interested technology providers to submit applications by 30th November 2023. The industry category is research and development services, with additional classifications related to the transportation of low and intermediate level nuclear waste. The procurement process is initiated as a tender, with opportunities open to small and medium-sized enterprises. This tender offers opportunities for organisations with capabilities in autonomous transport to participate in the Game Changers challenge. Interested businesses should visit the Game Changers website for further information and to submit applications. The outcome of this challenge will determine if a full procurement exercise follows. The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, based in Warrington, England, is facilitating this procurement process. Business entities with expertise in transportation services and related consultancy are well-suited to compete in this tender for the autonomous transportation of nuclear materials. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking an autonomous transportation system to automate the package transportation process, improving efficiency, and maintaining absolute safety and security of carriage. 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 the 30th November 2023. 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 autonomous transport to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield Ltd progress to a future procurement opportunity for an autonomous transportation system, 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: For full details, please view Game Changers website. (www.gamechangers.technology) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6a4dd3-e366-4aca-8124-1ec9d7d7b011 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90521410 - Transportation of low level nuclear waste - 90521420 - Transportation of intermediate level nuclear waste ## Release History - 23 Oct 2023 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6a4dd3-e366-4aca-8124-1ec9d7d7b011 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6a4dd3-e366-4aca-8124-1ec9d7d7b011 23rd October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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