Decommissioning work at Sellafield requires the handling of hazardous materials in confined environments such as gloveboxes. Current equipment is increasingly strained under the demands of modern decommissioning tasks. Sellafield Ltd currently uses approximately 200–250 gauntlets per month in addition to containment bags and lay-down sheets that are essential for the safe handling and transport of sharp or contaminated materials. There is an urgent need for next-generation materials capable of providing enhanced protection. Sellafield Ltd is seeking to collaborate with innovators and suppliers to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of novel materials for use in gauntlets, containment bags and lay-down sheets.

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