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title: "Polymers PhD"
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# Polymers PhD

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c2

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Polymers PhD," classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000). The tender seeks universities capable of collaborating on a 3 ½ year PhD research project focused on the irradiation of polymeric materials and the development of film weld integrity to contain radioactively contaminated materials. The project is set to commence in September 2025, and the tender update extending the closing date has been announced for 22nd November 2024 at 17:00hrs. The procurement aims to identify UK facilities with a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support the project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for universities with expertise in nuclear research and the capability to conduct advanced experimental work in polymer irradiation. It is particularly relevant for research institutions with robust facilities and a strong academic background in material sciences and nuclear engineering. Engaging in this project can enhance the research portfolio of the institutions while providing invaluable contributions to nuclear safety and material integrity. Institutions equipped with unique experimental resources and academic personnel will find this tender highly suitable.

## Notice

The National Nuclear Laboratory are currently exploring the market of Universities to determine if any universities are potentially able to work with NNL on a scope of work. This scope of work is for a 3 1/2 year PhD for technical expertise in irradiation of polymeric materials. The initial scope will be investigate development of film weld integrity with respect to radiation for containment of radioactively contaminated materials. The candidate is planned to begin their PhD in September 2025. NNL are reviewing the market to see if any UK facilities have a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support with the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Nuclear Laboratory are currently exploring the market of Universities to determine if any universities are potentially able to work with NNL on a scope of work. This scope of work is for a 3 1/2 year PhD for technical expertise in irradiation of polymeric materials. The initial scope will be investigate development of film weld integrity with respect to radiation for containment of radioactively contaminated materials. The candidate is planned to begin their PhD in September 2025. NNL are reviewing the market to see if any UK facilities have a gamma source of sufficient strength and availability to support with the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036798-2024 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Dec 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 | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 09:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036798-2024
- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035663-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87233&B=NNL
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
- https://www.nnl.co.uk/

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