UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 22/11/2024

External Reference: 2024-528580

FTS Reference: 2024-035663

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Nuclear Laboratory
GB927282900
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
Contact person: Charlotte Wilson
Telephone: +44 1900517689
E-mail: charlotte.wilson@uknnl.com
NUTS code:  UKD6 -  Cheshire
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.nnl.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87233&B=NNL
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Polymers PhD
Reference number:  PSS_2024_151
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73110000  -  Research services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

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 ½ 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.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

73100000  -  Research and experimental development services
73111000  -  Research laboratory services
73300000  -  Design and execution of research and development
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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 ½ 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.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/12/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information