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Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders – Installation and commissioning of equipment in Central Laboratory
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Central government
In brief
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced plans to buy research work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
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Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 1 bid per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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.
How to bid
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Timeline
- Contract notice (update) · notice 043561-2026
About the buyer
Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityLast 12 months
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From notice 043561-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.