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title: "Measurement of evolved gases from radioactive samples"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Measurement of evolved gases from radioactive samples

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e30ee44b-2238-4d70-83d8-4221e71a305d

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is seeking new technologies or techniques for the measurement of impurities from radioactive samples. The tender titled "Measurement of evolved gases from radioactive samples" falls under the industry category of radioactive materials. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 24th October 2023 in Warrington, England. Interested parties are encouraged to submit applications via the Game Changers website before the specified deadline.

This tender offers opportunities for technology providers specializing in nuclear evaluation instruments and research and experimental development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement process. Businesses with capabilities, knowledge, and experience in relevant techniques and services are invited to participate in the Game Changers challenge. The outcome of this challenge will determine if a full procurement exercise will follow, potentially leading to future opportunities for suppliers in the field.

## Notice

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking new technologies or techniques for the measurement of impurities from solid or mixed matrix radioactive samples to improve upon current practices. 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 24th of October 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 relevant techniques and services, 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 new technologies or techniques for the measurement of impurities from solid or mixed matrix radioactive samples 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 visit the Game Changers website at https://www.gamechangers.technology/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229cdae4-9208-44d7-a091-533a3324af0a |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229cdae4-9208-44d7-a091-533a3324af0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/229cdae4-9208-44d7-a091-533a3324af0a
  7th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gamechangers.technology/

## Provenance

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