Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
International Nuclear Services Ltd
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
Contact
Eloise Butler
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
1144352
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
Buyer's address
https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Manufacturing a Test Model Transport Package
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255. This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing 60-65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to manufacture 1-2 full-scale test units, to be used as part of the physical and regulatory testing requirements for the design development.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing a test package of this size, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS’ understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines.
Suppliers who register interest in this RFI via the Atamis platform will be to access technical drawings via the supplier documents folder; please refer to these documents for more detail regarding the SWTC-255 design. Copyright © International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions (2024). All rights reserved. All copyright and other intellectual property rights in all text or images in this document are owned by International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions unless otherwise indicated.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255. This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing 60-65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to manufacture 1-2 full-scale test units, to be used as part of the physical and regulatory testing requirements for the design development.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for manufacturing a test package of this size, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS’ understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time for manufacture to meet project deadlines.
Suppliers who register interest in this RFI via the Atamis platform will be to access technical drawings via the supplier documents folder; please refer to these documents for more detail regarding the SWTC-255 design. Copyright © International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions (2024). All rights reserved. All copyright and other intellectual property rights in all text or images in this document are owned by International Nuclear Services Ltd T/A Nuclear Transport Solutions unless otherwise indicated.
Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No