ROV positioning in featureless pond environments

A Pre-Procurement Notice
by NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Future Contract ()
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
10 Jun 2021
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
30 Jul 2021 23:59

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This PIN is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd and Dounreay Site Restoration Limited are seeking improved and/or novel solutions to enable them to reliably and repeatedly position ROVs and associated characterisation equipment in a pond, without use of the stored inventory as a x/y coordination guide, to aid in retrieval of radioactive waste. This challenge will be administered though the Game Changers programme and advertised on their website during June/July 2021. A challenge statement published on the website will provide a detailed overview of the challenge and Sellafield Ltd's technical requirements along with any constraints and restrictions. An online workshop will be held on the 8th July 2021 where Sellafield and DSRL will further describe the challenge. Details of the workshop will be shared on the Game Changers website.

CPV Codes

  • 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
  • 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts
  • 42997300 - Industrial robots
  • 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website www.gamechangers.technology. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be 30th July 2021. Interested organisations should note that the issue of this PIN may not result in a full procurement exercise being conducted. The outcome of the Game Changers challenge will determine whether a full procurement exercise will follow. We would therefore encourage any organisation which has the capability, knowledge and experience in the prevention and/or minimising leaks to respond to this PIN and visit the Game Changers (https://www.gamechangers.technology/) website for further information on the Game Changers challenge. If Sellafield or DRSL progress to a future procurement opportunity for ROV positioning, the learning gathered from the Game Changers technology study may be shared with all potential suppliers, noting that commercially sensitive information will not be included. For full details of this challenge please visit the Game Changers website at https://www.gamechangers.technology/

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