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title: "Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment"
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# Services - Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders - Research, experimental and installation of equipment

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a6e

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to finalise a contract valued at £11,000,000 for services related to Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium powders. This procurement falls under the research and experimental development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The buying organisation intends to engage the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) for the procurement, installation, and testing of HIP equipment, with an anticipated future contract for operation at NNL’s Central Laboratory in Sellafield. The procurement process began with an initiation type described as a tender, and the contract was signed on 1 March 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, development, and specialised engineering services, particularly those with expertise in handling radioactive materials and decommissioning technologies. Companies offering consultancy services, waste management, and feasibility studies related to nuclear applications would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts stemming from this procurement process, particularly as NNL aims to explore various options for the UK civil plutonium stockpile.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) seeks to award a 2.5 year contract to National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). The NDA is exploring options for the disposition of the UK civil plutonium stockpile using a variety of methods for re-use or disposal. This service is for 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 will engage NNL to procure the 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.

### Procurement Information

This service is for the development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders samples required for this testing 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 for research / experimental / procurement of equipment, installation and tests off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the service and equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract. The powder samples required for the testing of the HIP equipment can only be obtained at the Central Lab at Sellafield, which is operated by NNL. The HIP equipment will be installed and operated by NNL in their Central Laboratory under a future contract. NNL are the sole operators in the Central Lab and have the expertise to complete this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004861-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09342000 - Plutonium
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004861-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.nda.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=577720532

## Provenance

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