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title: "Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement"
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# Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff960e1-36f0-4cb9-b592-60292b578713

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is undertaking a contract titled "Hot Isostatic Pressing of Plutonium - Installation and procurement," aimed at developing the incorporation of Plutonium powders via Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. This procurement, classified under research and experimental development services, has an estimated value of £11,000,000 and is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 31st March 2021 and extends until 12th October 2023. The associated tender ended on 23rd March 2021 and encompasses delivery addresses across the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies engaged in advanced engineering, nuclear technology, and laboratory services. Businesses that specialise in the procurement and installation of high-tech industrial equipment, particularly those with experience in nuclear applications, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of the National Nuclear Laboratory as the awarded supplier highlights the demand for skilled providers in the nuclear sector, reflecting a market ripe for innovative solutions and expert services.

## Notice

This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL's Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA wish to engage NNL to procure equipment for the HIP process, install and test it off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4526b466-16e3-49ce-96b3-94ad89722c87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 12 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4526b466-16e3-49ce-96b3-94ad89722c87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4526b466-16e3-49ce-96b3-94ad89722c87
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=582945511
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