--- title: "Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2022-08-24" --- # Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1478988-bb34-47fb-820d-b9ef13a647b3.json) ## Summary The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Special Nuclear Materials Stores Inspection - Corrosion" in the Nuclear fuels industry category. The buying organisation is based in Birchwood, United Kingdom, with the engagement end date set for 20th October 2022. This tender is at the planning stage, and interested organisations can submit applications for the Game Changers challenge between 1st September and 20th October 2022. This procurement opportunity for the inspection of nuclear material stores offers a chance for technology providers with expertise in research and experimental development services to contribute innovative solutions. The tender is open to SMEs and organisations with experience in techniques related to corrosion prevention. Businesses interested in refining their understanding of corrosion situations can engage with the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited through this exciting opportunity. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS). 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. Application open on Thursday 1st September and the closing date for applications will be 20th October 2022. 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 techniques that may contribute to an improved understanding of the corrosion situation in the SPRS, respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for improved and/or novel solutions that refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS), 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b1cf1-6fc7-4353-b61a-cdd05876cdb2 | | 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 | 24 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Oct 2022 | | 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 | BIRCHWOOD | | 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 09340000 - Nuclear fuels - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 24 Aug 2022 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b1cf1-6fc7-4353-b61a-cdd05876cdb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b1cf1-6fc7-4353-b61a-cdd05876cdb2 24th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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