Planning

Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Sep 2019 at 14:50

Planning

11 Sep 2019 at 11:51

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01 Aug 2019 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is initiating the Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement, scheduled to commence in February 2020. This procurement, classified under research and development services, has a total budget of £9.5 million and will support the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) over a four-year period, concluding in February 2024. Key activities include a Supplier Open Day taking place on 17th September 2019 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, where potential suppliers can gather more information and confirm their interest in participating.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in radioactive waste management and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement method is designed for selective bidding. Companies with experience in waste management and those able to demonstrate qualified expertise in providing specialist resources and services will be well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework.

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Notice Title

Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. Through engagement with NDA's Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and other waste packagers, via the Disposability Assessments Process, RWM is in the unique position of being able to oversee and influence the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) by identifying opportunities and sharing best practice. The HAW Programme works in conjunction with other functions in RWM and with waste packagers to identify and deliver solutions to optimise the management of HAW. This includes: * Support to NDA strategy development and delivery, including areas such as: o Integrated Radioactive Waste Management o Magnox decommissioning strategy o Problematic Waste o Near Surface Disposal * Collaboration with Site Licence Companies (SLCs) to explore relatively near term opportunities that can: o Progress site Lifetime Plans (LTPs) o Reduce risk across the waste lifecycle o Deliver cost savings o Support application of the waste hierarchy The aim of this Framework is to provide fast, streamlined access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced specialist resources and services to support delivery of all aspects of the HAW Programme. It is expected that Framework Contracts issued under this Framework Agreement will commence in February 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years with a maximum total value of services to be procured through this Framework Agreement, across all Lots over the 4 year duration, is PS9,500,000. Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019 Time: 1000 - 1300 Location: Members Lounge, Edgbaston Stadium Edgbaston Road Birmingham B5 7QU https://edgbaston.com Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk by Friday 13th September by 11am.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 1 Feb 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01925 802875

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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