Planning

SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package

  • International Nuclear Services Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-004810

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8

Published 13 February 2024, 2:23pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

International Nuclear Services Ltd

Hinton House, Risley

Warrington

WA3 6GR

Contact

Harry Spracklen

Email

harry.spracklen@ntsglobal.uk

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

SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

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 approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel. There is very little impact/energy absorbing material on the outside.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to identify and partner with a suitable facility to complete a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability of the market for undertaking a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test. 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 to meet project deadlines.

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.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71632000 - Technical testing services
  • 71631430 - Leak-testing services
  • 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
  • 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

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 approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel. There is very little impact/energy absorbing material on the outside.
As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to identify and partner with a suitable facility to complete a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.
This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability of the market for undertaking a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test. 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 to meet project deadlines.

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

1 April 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