Special Nuclear Materials Packages Inspections - In Situ

A Pre-Procurement Notice
by NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Future Contract ()
Duration
not specified
Value
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Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
24 Aug 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
20 Oct 2022 23:59

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable close monitoring of the exterior surface of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) packages whilst they are in their storage location (in-situ). Sellafield require accurate and reproducible image capture at precise locations on the surface of SNM packages whilst resident in the SNM stores.

CPV Codes

  • 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. Application open on Thursday 1st September and the closing date for applications will be 20th October 2022. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in techniques that provide accurate and reproducible image capture at precise locations on the surface of SNM packages, respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on this Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield progress to a future procurement opportunity for improved and/or novel solutions that enable close monitoring of the exterior surface of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) packages whilst they are in their storage location (in-situ), the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included.

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