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title: "Complete autonomous system for the secure transportation of nuclear material"
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# Complete autonomous system for the secure transportation of nuclear material

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047bda

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract to IDV Robotics LTD for the development of a complete autonomous system for the secure transportation of nuclear material. This project falls under the services category and is located at the Sellafield site. The procurement method used was limited, with a negotiated process without publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 4th July 2024, with a total value of £249,771.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, consultancy services and autonomous systems development. IDV Robotics LTD, a supplier with expertise in autonomous systems for Defence, was selected to further develop the concept. The National Nuclear Laboratory aims to foster innovation through the Gamechangers Innovation Programme, allowing suppliers to retain ownership of Intellectual Property. Businesses with relevant expertise and capabilities in the nuclear industry may find this tender suitable for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to IDV Robotics who will further develop the concept for a complete autonomous system for the secure transportation of nuclear material across the Sellafield site as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The funding for this Proof of Concept Gamechangers is to enable further development of the Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials concept and technology further.

Options: Should additional funding become available to further develop this scope of work then the potential to extend is available.

### Procurement Information

National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") intends to award a contract to IDV Robotics who will further develop the concept for a complete autonomous system for the secure transportation of nuclear material across the Sellafield site as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. IDV Robotics has been developing autonomous systems for Defence for almost 20 years and were selected through a response to a Gamechangers Challenge Statement which sought applications for feasibility funding. This was advertised in an Early Engagement Notice via Contracts Finder (ref: GC25) on 23rd October 2024(Autonomous transportation of nuclear materials - Contracts Finder) and published via https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Autonomous_Transportation_of_Nuclear_Materials Following all supplier applications for feasibility funding for the above project, IDV Robotics were selected as a successful supplier by the funders (Sellafield Ltd). An initial PS10,000 of feasibility funding was provided in January 2024, which supported IDV Robotics to: * Create a Business Case for the development of a complete Concept Demonstrator * Generate a Project Risk Register * Generate of a Project Plan for the development of a Concept Demonstrator including milestones and funding requirements The output of this feasibility study was then further evaluated by Sellafield Ltd and IDV Robotics have been selected for additional funding for the Proof-of-Concept phase of this project, which will enable them to further develop this concept and technology further. This additional funding to support technology development is due to be awarded following the expiry of this VEAT notice. Gamechangers is an innovation programme which finds solutions for complex nuclear industry challenges and allows the supplier to retain ownership of the Intellectual Property throughout the advancement of technology readiness level. They accept applications and work with all sizes and across all sectors to identify and develop the most promising of technology. Suppliers who have an idea which might be of interest, please follow the below link to the Gamechangers Technology challenge website for further information or to explore Challenges that may be of interest. Delivering innovation in the nuclear industry (https://www.gamechangers.technology)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020889-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,771 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 3YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDV ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020889-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gamechangers.technology
- https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/Autonomous_Transportation_of_Nuclear_Materials
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

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