Published date: 24 August 2022
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Nuclear fuels - 09340000
Research and experimental development services - 73100000
Design and execution of research and development - 73300000
Location of contract
WA3 6AE
Procurement reference
GC20
Published date
24 August 2022
Closing date
20 October 2022
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS).
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 may contribute to an improved understanding of the corrosion situation in the SPRS, 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 refine their understanding of corrosion situation in the Sellafield Product and Residue Store (SPRS), 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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rabia Khan
Address
Chadwick House
Birchwood
WA3 6AE
United Kingdom
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Closing date: 20 October 2022