Technical Maturity Analysis and Maturation Plan Development

Overview The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA), part of the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, 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, and is seeking a provider to deliver a technical maturity analysis and maturation plan development service. 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. This scope of work is intended to validate previous ARWA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments and support the technologies toward an acceptable readiness level. Scope The scope includes: Validation of previous ARWA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments Identification of Critical Technology Elements (CTEs), with consideration for the inclusion of higher-activity waste streams Delivery of a workshop to assess the maturity of those Critical Technology Elements Development of maturation plans to progress the technologies to an acceptable readiness level Enquiries Enquiries regarding this opportunity can be directed to the Contact Officer via email: arwatenders@industry.gov.au