Buy It and Try It Approach, Sellafield, United Kingdom

Pool decommissioning activities are likely to require a range of new tools and techniques. Some of these may be expensive and complex, while others may be simple and of low cost. For the latter, it may be better to use a buy it and try it approach, rather than undertaking inactive development trials prior to deployment. Considering this approach for low value equipment may save money and time and increase learning. Because of the uncertainties associated with decommissioning tasks, project plans should make allowance for some equipment and operations not being fully successful. Some flexibility should be allowed for deployment of alternative approaches, particularly if minimum upfront development has been done