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3D Concrete Printing

Sellafield Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sellafield Limited

Buyer Address: Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Warrington, UKD61, WA3 6GR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: holly.roper@sellafieldsites.com

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
200000.0 GBP
Published
10 Dec 2025, 16:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
07 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ChangeMaker 3D
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Enable the in active demonstration of 3D concrete printing technology capability at a reduced scale to undertake a defined task, specifically the manufacture of the MSSS box bund. For practical reasons, the in active demonstration will be conducted at a slightly reduced scale to facilitate subsequent disposal. The objective of this stage is to test the feasibility of the technique under in active conditions. The in active demonstration will involve 3DCP technology applied to the manufacture of MSSS waste container bunds, which are presently produced using traditional cast concrete methods. The proposed technique is anticipated to be significantly more efficient, cost effective, and flexible, enabling “just in time” manufacture and thereby eliminating the need for storage of empty boxes awaiting filling.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: 3D Concrete Printing

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