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Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders – Installation and commissioning of equipment in Central Laboratory

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · tenderUpdate

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 01:31.

Opportunity overview

This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL’s Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA will engage NNL for i installation and inactive commissioning of the equipment in the Central Laboratory. NNL will operate the equipment under a future contract.

Classification

  • CPV73100000 — Research and experimental development services

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b4
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
73100000
Description
Research and experimental development services

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The cost reflects inherent characteristics and risk profile of delivering a First of a Kind (FOAK) nuclear facility through third party suppliers. This programme involved R&D and testing and various safety case activities.The scope includes operating a Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) machine to subject highly hazardous material to extreme pressure conditions, which has not previously been undertaken in this configuration or delivery model within the UK.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Old Value

Text
8800000.00

New Value

Text
16999000.00

Where

Section
II.1.7.1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Id
GB-FTS-30085

Identifier

Legal Name
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

Address

Street Address
Herdus House Westlakes Science and Technology Park Moor Row
Locality
Cumbria
Region
UK
Postal Code
CA24 3HU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Nicki Brown
Telephone
+44 1925802679

Roles

buyer

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cumbria · UK · CA24 3HU · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 043561-2026tenderUpdate ·