Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035663
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
Closing date extended until 22/11/2024 at 17:00hrs