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title: "Mox Fuel Line"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0301f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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---

# Mox Fuel Line

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0301f0

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a supplier for the re-purposing of the current Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA. The procurement process for the "Mox Fuel Line" project falls under the works category and involves design, installation, and technical support to commissioning activities. The tender, initiated as a selective procedure with a restricted process, has a deadline on August 15, 2022. The project is located in Sellafield and aims to support nuclear engineering installations.

This tender for the "Mox Fuel Line" project presents opportunities for businesses in the mechanical engineering and nuclear fields. Companies specialised in building installation, nuclear fuels, and engineering services would be well-suited to compete. The project's multi-stage contract includes design, procurement, assembly, on-site testing, and training elements, providing scope for involvement from various business types, especially those with expertise in nuclear engineering and installations.

## Notice

The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. The intent is to re-purpose the above existing fuel line, whilst keeping certain elements embedded within the design. The scope of the works required is therefore to Design, Install and provide technical support to Commissioning for the Fuel Line for future usage by the NDA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The current Fuel Line located in National Nuclear Laboratory's (NNL's) Central Laboratory was designed and installed in the mid-2000's in Area 400 to provide research and development (R&D) support to Sellafield Mixed Oxide (MOx) Plant (SMP), which utilised the Short Binderless Route (SBR) for producing MOx. However, the Fuel Line was never fully commissioned and has remained in a state of Care and Maintenance (C&M) since then. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is responsible for the current civil plutonium stockpile. It is currently considering options for plutonium disposition including reusing the material within new MOx fuel (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020801-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 26 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE; NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY (NNL) |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| 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), TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020801-2024
- 15 Jul 2022 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019467-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 09:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031353-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15294&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15645&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/about/

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