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title: "SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture"
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# SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec645719-6c87-429b-8557-150997a12a5a

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## Summary

The International Nuclear Solutions has awarded a contract worth 209,700 GBP to TWI Ltd for the SWTC Demonstration of Avoidance of Brittle Fracture project. The procurement process was open to all interested parties under an "Open procedure (below threshold)" method. The contract period is from July 3, 2024, to January 6, 2025. The tender, classified under non-destructive testing services, was completed on July 11, 2024, with a tender end date of May 17, 2024, and a minimum value of 150,000 GBP.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses providing technical testing services, analysis, consultancy, and inspection services within the industry category of non-destructive testing. SMEs are considered suitable applicants for this contract. Businesses with expertise in mechanical property testing regimes can benefit from participating in this tender. Located in WA3 6GR, the project aims to gather data for SWTC-255 Transport Package components, creating growth opportunities particularly for firms dealing with composition and purity testing, as well as technical inspection and testing services.

## Notice

The test and reporting requirements for a mechanical property test regime, required to gather data for SWTC - 255 Transport Package components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2642f-dc80-4160-8da6-2d13494d8a38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £209,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2642f-dc80-4160-8da6-2d13494d8a38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2642f-dc80-4160-8da6-2d13494d8a38
  11th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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