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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders – Installation and commissioning of equipment in Central Laboratory
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01/ The notice
Key facts
- Value
- Not statedValue not stated in source
- Deadline (UK time)
- No deadline statedThe source does not state a submission deadline.
- Published
- 12 May 2026
- Region
- Not stated
02/ The brief
What the notice says
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This requirement is for the following: The development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology. The powders are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL’s Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA will engage NNL for i installation and inactive commissioning of the equipment in the Central Laboratory. NNL will operate the equipment under a future contract.
03/ Classification
CPV codes
Common Procurement Vocabulary codes, exactly as the notice lists them. No descriptions are added here.
- 73100000
04/ History
Releases of this notice
2 releases held, oldest first. Dates are UK time.
- 14 Mar 2023Award notice
Award notice published 14 March 2023.
Release 007404-2023
View this release on Find a Tender (opens in a new tab) - 12 May 2026Tender notice update
Tender notice update published 12 May 2026. Stated change: The cost reflects inherent characteristics and risk profile of delivering a First of a Kind (FOAK) nuclear facility through third party suppliers. This programme involved R&D and testing and various safety case activities.The scope includes operating a Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) machine to subject highly hazardous material to extreme pressure conditions, which has not previously been undertaken in this configuration or delivery model within the UK.
Release 043561-2026
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05/ Limits
What the source does not tell us
- The source does not state a submission deadline.
- The source does not state a usable value.
06/ Questions
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- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03b2b4
- Source
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- Stage
- tender · Open
- Last verified
- Tue 19 May 2026, 08:13 BST
- Read at
- Thu 29 Oct 2026, 07:37 GMT
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