Non-destructive inspection of redundant flasks
A Pre-Procurement Notice
by NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Type
- Future Contract ()
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- ___
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 03 Jan 2024
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- 26 Feb 2024 23:59
Concepts
Location
1 buyer
- National Nuclear Laboratory Warrington
Description
This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking a technological solution or solutions that will enable them to identify the contents and activity levels of redundant large heavily shielded containers (flasks) without moving, opening, or damaging them. 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. The closing date for applications will be 26th February 2024.
CPV Codes
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
Indicators
- Contract is suitable for SMEs.
Other Information
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 that has the capability, knowledge and experience in techniques that can be used to inspect and perform radiological characterisation on the inside of closed containers to 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 flask inspection, 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.
Reference
- GC27
- CF 2941c5b1-8aff-4e12-a998-248a60086030