--- title: "Materials Irradiation in Advanced Nuclear Reactors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED" published: "2021-10-03" --- # Materials Irradiation in Advanced Nuclear Reactors Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec56be2d-93cd-4c6e-b7ac-3c6960f18953.json) ## Summary The NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Materials Irradiation in Advanced Nuclear Reactors," which falls under the nuclear fuels industry category. The engagement end date for interested suppliers is set for 12th November 2021, providing a key deadline for potential participants. The procurement method involves an initial tender notice, and interested parties are invited to submit applications through the Game Changers website by the specified date. The contract will be relevant to those in the United Kingdom, particularly in Warrington, where the buyer is based. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technologies for the irradiation of materials and related research services. Companies with expertise in monitoring techniques, materials development, or radioactive waste services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The process encourages both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those with experience in advanced nuclear applications to consider participating, as the outcome of the initial engagement may lead to further procurement opportunities in the future. ## Notice This PIN is to inform the supply chain that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)are seeking technologies for irradiation of materials specimens in advanced nuclear reactors, without affecting primary reactor operations for power generation. This may include, but is not limited to, targets and specimens for irradiation research, medical isotope production, materials development, and materials processing and recycling. 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 12th November 2021. 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 for monitoring the parameters that may be used to assess waste package condition, to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If BEIS and NNL progress to a future procurement opportunity for technologies related to specimen irradiation in advanced nuclear reactors, 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 further details please visit the Game Changers website: https://www.gamechangers.technology/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bfcb4d-0a8a-4756-8233-65195dbf7c4a | | 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 | 3 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09340000 - Nuclear fuels - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2021 at 08:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bfcb4d-0a8a-4756-8233-65195dbf7c4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bfcb4d-0a8a-4756-8233-65195dbf7c4a 3rd October 2021 - 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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