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title: "SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD"
published: "2024-02-13"
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# SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement opportunity is International Nuclear Services Ltd, based in the United Kingdom. The tender title is "SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package" in the services category related to technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date of April 1, 2024. The opportunity involves the development of a new transport package, seeking a facility to conduct a full-scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in technical testing services, leak-testing services, non-destructive testing services, and technical inspection and testing services. Suppliers with expertise in these fields, particularly those with capabilities to undertake a full-scale SSR-6 compliant drop test, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Being in the services industry, businesses providing specialised technical services related to testing and analysis are likely to find this tender relevant for potential business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255. This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel. There is very little impact/energy absorbing material on the outside.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to identify and partner with a suitable facility to complete a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability of the market for undertaking a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS' understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time to meet project deadlines.

Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255. This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel. There is very little impact/energy absorbing material on the outside.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to identify and partner with a suitable facility to complete a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability of the market for undertaking a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS' understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time to meet project deadlines.

Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004810-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2024 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004810-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com

## Provenance

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