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Literature Review on Zirconolite and Hot Isostatic Pressing for Plutonium Disposition

Awarded 02 Feb 2026

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Awarded02 Feb 2026
Value£104,246.11
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4d ago9mo term
Awarded 2 Feb 2026Expired 2 Nov 2026

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority awarded a contract to Amentum Clean Energy Limited for a literature review on the history of zirconolite and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) for plutonium disposition.

The contract value is £104,246.11.

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