Technical Maturity Analysis and Maturation Plan Development
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, on behalf of the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA), is seeking a provider for Technical Maturity Analysis and Maturation Plan Development in support of Australia's radioactive waste management program. About ARWA is responsible for the management, safe storage and disposal of Australia's radioactive waste. ARWA is undertaking a comprehensive technical program to support the development of long-term radioactive waste management solutions for Australia. Purpose ARWA is responsible for implementing a program of research and development to progress technologies relevant to the disposal of both low and high-activity wastes to the point where they are ready for deployment. Scope The scope includes: Validating previous ARWA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments Identifying Critical Technology Elements (CTEs), with consideration for the inclusion of higher-activity waste streams Delivering a workshop to assess the maturity of the identified CTEs Developing maturation plans to progress these technologies to an acceptable readiness level Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to the Project Officer at arwatenders@industry.gov.au.
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