Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-f3ca-717e-89fe-45d42f3035e0/sp-02-in-situ-real-time-characterisation-and-measurement-of-materials-for-effect closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SP\_02 In-situ real-time characterisation and measurement of materials for effective nuclear waste management [National Nuclear Laboratory Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-nuclear-laboratory-limited) Estimated value £10,000 Published 16 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 26 Nov 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This notice is to inform the supply chain that Sellafield Ltd is pursuing innovative solutions to accelerate the characterisation and measurement of materials through in-field testing capabilities. The objective is to shift from traditional lab-based methods to in-situ analysis capable of detecting a wide range of radiological and chemical characteristics (quantitatively and qualitatively) across various site environments, aiming to drastically shorten the current 12-week data collection and analysis timeframe. We encourage any organisation with the expertise, capability, and experience of in-situ real-time characterisation and measurement techniques to respond to this notice and visit the Game Changers website for further details on this challenge. More Information: All information and documentation on how to apply can be found on the Game Changers website which is free to access. Webinar sign-up to find out more: [forms.fis360.com](https://forms.fis360.com/fis360ltd/form/GameChangerswebinarInsiturealtimecharacterisationa/formperma/Kyxx98BD_OXRG7TMfNWnxyeUblpZUkgLRKtd00wfCy0) How to apply: Interested technology providers should complete and submit a Game Changers application via the Game Changers website. The challenge is open to any organisation who feel they can meet the technical requirements. The closing date for applications will be Tuesday 26th November 2024. Link to apply: [gamechangers.technology](https://www.gamechangers.technology/challenge/In-situ_real-time_characterisation_and_measurement_of_materials_for_effective_nuclear_waste_management_Sellafield_Ltd) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and experimental development services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4d3e1c2-73e7-4bd6-bd52-ea52aa396d94) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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