Removal of contaminated concrete from ponds

Challenge deadline 12 noon, 7th January 2021

Across the Sellafield and Dounreay sites there are several ponds that require their concrete walls and floors to be remediated prior to final decommissioning and demolition. Sellafield Ltd and Dounreay are now seeking novel solutions or improvements to existing processes to decommission some of these ponds with two specific opportunities available.

Both organisations have similar pond designs and are collaborating via the Game Changers process. This call for innovation is open to applicants from any sector including industries such as oil and gas, mineral mining, chemicals, civil engineering and construction. Sellafield Ltd and Dounreay are seeking a proof of concept capable of deployment as soon as practicably possible.

Open call

Applications are invited for technological solutions to meet this challenge.

Funding is available for feasibility and proof of concept projects which may provide a solution to all or part of this challenge.

Please download the challenge statement for a full description of the challenge aims, current practice and the solutions Sellafield and Dounreay are seeking.

An interactive workshop took place on 8th December 2020. A recording of this session is available to watch where you can hear from some of the challenge owners.

You might also be interested in recordings of separate Sellafield and Dounreay Q & A sessions.

Sellafield:

Dounreay:

How to apply

If you think you can solve all or part of this challenge, please submit a funding application using our online application form. Guidance notes are available using the help buttons in the form.

Please note that you must submit a poster as part of your application. You can save your application form as you complete it and return to it at a later time.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 7th January 2021.