Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders Research and Equipment Installation
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedHot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of Plutonium Powders Research and Equipment Installation
Awarded 22 Mar 2021
Awarded22 Mar 2021
Value£11,000,000.00
SupplierNational Nuclear Laboratory
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 1mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 22 Mar 2021Expired 28 Sept 2023
About
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority awarded a contract to National Nuclear Laboratory for the development of incorporation of Plutonium powders using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology.
The contract involves procuring equipment for the HIP process, installing and testing it off-site, with the intention of installing and operating the equipment in the Central Laboratory under a future contract.
The contract value is £11,000,000.
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