DNA Extraction and RNA Sequencing for Spent Fuel Pond Water Characterisation
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedDNA Extraction and RNA Sequencing for Spent Fuel Pond Water Characterisation
Awarded 30 Oct 2023
Awarded30 Oct 2023
Value£563,824.26
SupplierTHE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 1y 5mo4y 5mo term, 68% elapsed
Awarded 30 Oct 2023Expires 30 Mar 2028
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National Nuclear Laboratory Limited awarded a contract to The University of Manchester for 16S and 18S RNA sequencing of pond water samples to support spent fuel services.
The work continues characterisation of pond water samples from SL Storage Ponds, addressing algal blooms that impact sludge retrievals, skip washing, and Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste removal.
Valued at AUD 563,824.26, the contract involves DNA extraction and sequencing to analyse samples previously prepared by NNL.
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