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Radiation Testing of Muon Particle Detector for Sellafield Decommissioning

Awarded 14 Jan 2025

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Awarded14 Jan 2025
Value£29,801.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 14 Jan 2025Expired 30 Mar 2025

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited awarded a contract to Amentum Clean Energy Ltd for radiation testing of a muon particle detector developed in collaboration with a university.

The detector is intended to image shielded boxes during decommissioning activities at Sellafield, and this follow-up testing will assess the functionality of electronic detector modules when exposed to radiation, following a successful test at a Co-60 gamma facility.

The contract value is AUD 29,801.

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