--- title: "Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04693c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04693c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04693c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04693c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2024-05-21" --- # Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS) Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04693c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04693c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04693c.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Automated Sort and Segregate (Auto-SAS)" in the services industry category, specifically focusing on decommissioning services. This tender, with a value of £9.5 million, aims to implement an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform at a Nuclear Reactor Site. The procurement will involve two phases over 4 years, starting with design and development followed by installation and active demonstration. The contract, awarded by NDA, involves hosting an engagement event on 18th June 2024 for interested suppliers. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering industrial robots, feasibility studies, waste analysis services, design services, and research and development consultancy to collaborate with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The project requires innovative solutions for safely sorting nuclear waste, making it ideal for companies with expertise in the specified CPV codes. The planned procurement process signifies a long-term partnership opportunity, aligning with the NDA's goal of efficient waste management and technology deployment within the decommissioning sector. ## Notice This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The proposed contract duration will be over 4 years and will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers. The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes. The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a 2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences) These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M in total. Whilst the contract will be awarded by NDA, the contract management and project management will be led by NRS. The contract maybe novated over to NRS at a later date once awarded. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project is an Innovation Partnership procurement route and therefore requires innovative ideas and solutions. The procurement over 4 years will provide a deployed large-scale active demonstration (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6) of an autonomous waste sorting and segregation platform on an NRS site. The platform will be able to autonomously sort through nuclear waste and segregate into specific containers.' The aim of the platform is to remove humans from harm, reduce the hazards associated with sorting and segregation processes and improve utilisation of the waste hierarchy and diversion routes. The procurement will start with a 3 year off site design, development, and inactive demonstration and move to a 2 year installation and active demonstration phase. (Phase 2 will start during the 3 year period of Phase 1. However, there will be a contract break before phase 2 commences) These two phases will be awarded to a single supplier for PS0-PS9.5M. The procurement will be awarded by the NDA. The contract management and project management will be by NRS. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 18th June 2024 10am - 12:30pm. To register your attendance please email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Auto SAS". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference, and a link will be shared prior to the proposed date. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier. Additional information: 71241000- Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis 73000000- Research and development services and related consultancy services 73300000- Design and execution of research and development 79421200- Project-design services other than for construction work 79723000- Waste analysis services 79930000- Specialty design services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2024 | | 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 | 21 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration - 79723000 - Waste analysis services - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 21 May 2024 at 11:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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