Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Nuclear Laboratory
Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
Contact
Charlotte Wilson
Telephone
+44 1900517689
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD6 - Cheshire
National registration number
GB927282900
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/124934
one.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 above-mentioned 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
Polymers PhD
Reference number
PSS_2024_151
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 December 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: Yes