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title: "MOX FUEL LINE Objective 1 - Re-use in LWR type reactors - MOx pellet manufacture Objective 2 - Disposal/immobilisation - manufacturing \"disposal-grade\" MOx pellets for disposal within a Geological"
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# MOX FUEL LINE Objective 1 - Re-use in LWR type reactors - MOx pellet manufacture Objective 2 - Disposal/immobilisation - manufacturing "disposal-grade" MOx pellets for disposal within a Geological

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04172a

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, UK, has awarded a contract for the MOX Fuel Line framework to the National Nuclear Laboratory. The procurement process was completed with a total contract value of GBP 8,800,000. The contract covers services related to research and experimental development in the nuclear industry, focusing on MOx pellet manufacture and disposal/immobilisation for use in reactors. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, advisory services, radioactive waste treatment, and engineering within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, design services, waste analysis, and plutonium handling could be well-suited to compete. As the contract involves long-term scientific studies and technology demonstrations, businesses with capabilities in these areas are encouraged to explore potential collaborations with the awarded supplier, the National Nuclear Laboratory.

## Notice

Fuel line scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fuel line Framework or the provision of any scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

Where NNL has unique laboratory related skills, capabilities and equipment to provide science, engineering, techniques and technologies and additional nuclear laboratory related skills.

### Procurement Information

The requirements for this Framework require a UK Laboratory facility and the specialist skills and resources of the National Nuclear Laboratory, the Framework has been developed in line with these requirements in mind. Powders samples may be required for testing and 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 for the Laboratory Related and Research and Experimental Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,800,000 |

## 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 | CUMBRIA |
| 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
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development 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

- 9 Nov 2023 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority

## Provenance

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