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Groundwater Capability Framework

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30 Jul 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Groundwater Capability Framework" is being conducted by Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), an organisation under the UK Government responsible for developing Geological Disposal Facilities for higher activity wastes. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as laboratory services, with related classifications in design-modelling and groundwater pollution monitoring. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method, with bids open until 2nd September 2021. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and will commence on 26th November 2021, lasting until 25th November 2025, at delivery addresses primarily in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and other locations across the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in laboratory services, environmental consultancy, and groundwater analysis, particularly those capable of providing innovative hydrogeological tools and expert technical support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for collaboration in the three specific lots that require expertise in laboratory techniques, conceptual modelling, and peer review support. Businesses better suited to compete will likely have experience in the environmental or scientific sectors, especially those familiar with compliance regarding radioactive waste management and groundwater monitoring.

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Notice Title

Groundwater Capability Framework

Notice Description

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is the Government organisation responsible for the delivery of a Geological Disposal Facilities (GDF) for the UK's inventory of higher activity wastes, which are currently stored at secure surface facilities. This contract relates to the establishment of a groundwater capability framework (hereafter 'the framework').It is intended for advancement of the Scientific and Technology Readiness Levels (SRL/TRL) of groundwater tools, techniques and workflows commensurate with the needs of the GDF programme. There are 3 Lots under this framework. namely: * Lot 1: Laboratory and field techniques and tools for the collection of hydrogeochemical/hydrogeological geomicrobiological data (e.g. laboratory based geochemical, hydrogeological and mineralogical studies, extending to tool validation in the field). * Lot 2: Conceptual understanding and numerical representation - using hydrogeological and geochemical information to understand a site / setting, including the past and possible future evolution. This may include groundwater model rehearsals . * Lot 3: Provision of expert advice, including peer review, support for hydrogeological workflow development and technical integration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9787fe-b545-45d1-9608-81909059a087
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
James Gatawa
Contact Email
james.gatawa@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802823

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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