--- title: "Experimental Work on Ruthenium Releases" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2019-11-15" --- # Experimental Work on Ruthenium Releases Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea68d185-f9ca-498a-995f-6c7f4b766d13.json) ## Summary The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is conducting a tender for "Experimental Work on Ruthenium Releases," aimed at quantifying the release of ruthenium from non-radioactive solids. This procurement falls within the research and experimental development services industry, located in the North West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submission of quotes is 6th December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 9th December 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £80,000 to £120,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in research, experimental development, and related technical services. Firms with expertise in materials science, chemical engineering, or environmental studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The tender encourages suppliers to provide technical input, allowing for creativity and innovation, which can significantly benefit small and medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. ## Notice Aim: To quantify the amount of ruthenium released from a non-radioactive solid. Overview of Task: The quantity of ruthenium that is released to the gas phase from a solid that is heated in the region 200-650 degC is to be measured. Four different solids will be assessed. Three of the solids will consist of a large number of element oxides and element nitrates from across the periodic table. Ruthenium is present in the solid at around 1% by elemental mass, but the precise speciation is not known. However, the ruthenium is likely to be in the form of an oxide and/or a nitrate. The quantity of solid available for experiments is not a limiting factor. The presence of nitrates within the solid will mean that upon heating nitrogen oxides (NOx) will be generated, yielding the corresponding element oxide. The 4th solid to be experimented on is RuO2 and will be used as a comparison. This task will be broken down into 4 components for which quotes are requested. The supplier is encouraged to add technical input. Any additional scope is to be quoted for against task 3. The technical scope involves the following tasks: 1. TASK 1 - Scoping Experiments 2. TASK 2 - Main Experimental Work 3. TASK 3 - Opportunity for supplier to suggest technical scope 4. TASK 4 - Secondment of NNL technical staff to assist in part of/all of the experimental program ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff5263c-d65c-4f1e-abe4-d00452a6427f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff5263c-d65c-4f1e-abe4-d00452a6427f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff5263c-d65c-4f1e-abe4-d00452a6427f 15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12175&B=SELLAFIELD Additional data - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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