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# SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ssr-6-compliant-drop-testing-of-large-steel-package-ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** International Nuclear Services Limited: "SSR-6 Compliant Drop Testing of Large Steel Package". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [International Nuclear Services Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/international-nuclear-services-limited-coh-01144352)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Leak-testing services, Non-destructive testing services, Technical inspection and testing services, Technical testing services, Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ssr-6-compliant-drop-testing-of-large-steel-package-ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8#tl-md)

## Description
NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255.  This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm thick. This is to be cast from CA6NM, a martensitic stainless steel. There is very little impact/energy absorbing material on the outside.<br/>As part of the initial design and testing phase of the project, NTS are seeking to identify and partner with a suitable facility to complete a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test.<br/>This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability of the market for undertaking a full scale SSR-6 compliant drop test. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform NTS’ understanding of the market and allow them to plan the future opportunity allowing sufficient time to meet project deadlines.<br/><br/>Suppliers are invited to respond to our Request for Information via the Atamis e-procurement system at<br/>https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71630000, 71631430, 71632000, 71632200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** NTS is currently working on the development of a new transport package, the SWTC-255.  This package is a large cuboid transport package measuring 2.35m (h) 2.62 (w) x 2.62m (d), weighing approximately 65 tonnes. The body and the lid are to be 255mm t...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F004810-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-02-13T14:23:23.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T13:35:39.058Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0439c8