Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Workington
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD11 - West Cumbria
Companies House
03857752
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
MK4 Sensor Development
Reference number
GC_173_7
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded a contract to Sensor Driven who will further develop the concept to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor for use in nuclear stores as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme.
For further information on the Gamechangers Innovation Programme please visit https://www.gamechangers.technology/
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £249,030.95
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this proof of concept project is to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a sensor for use in nuclear stores. The ultimate goal of this contract is to produce a sensor system that will last up to 30 years, monitoring temperature and pressure. Data will be wirelessly transmitted to operators, with an instant alert if levels exceed defined thresholds
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Should additional funding become available to further develop this scope of work then the potential to extend is available.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") has awarded a contract to Sensor Driven who will further develop the concept for a Sensor for use in nuclear stores as part of the Gamechangers Innovation Programme. The aim of this proof of concept project is to create and demonstrate key scientific components of a
sensor for use in nuclear stores.
Sensor Driven were selected through a response to a Gamechangers Challenge Statement which sought applications for feasibility funding.
Following all supplier applications for feasibility funding for the above project, Sensor Driven were selected as a successful supplier by the funders, Sellafield Ltd. An initial £10,000 of feasibility funding was provided, which supported Sensor Driven to:
• Create a Business Case
• Generate of a Project Plan of milestones and future funding requirements, and
• Create a Risk Register.
The output of this feasibility study was then further evaluated by Sellafield Ltd and Sensor Driven were selected for additional funding for a Proof-of-Concept for this project. This Proof of Concept will enable them to further develop this concept and technology further.
Gamechangers is an innovation programme which finds solutions for complex nuclear industry challenges and allows the supplier to retain ownership of the Intellectual Property throughout the advancement of technology readiness level. They accept applications and work with all sizes and across all sectors to identify and develop the most promising of technology. Suppliers who have an idea which might be of interest, please follow the below link to the Gamechangers Technology challenge website for further information or to explore Challenges that may be of interest.
https://www.gamechangers.technology/
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
GC_173_7
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sensor Driven
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Companies House
10864676
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £249,030.95
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom