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Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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14 May 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)" has been conducted by Nuclear Waste Services, based in Calder Bridge, UK. This contract falls under the Engineering services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed an open procedure above the threshold and has advanced to the award stage, with AECOM Limited being the successful supplier. The total contract value is set at £14,000,000, and the contract period spans from 13th May 2025 to 13th May 2029. The tender process was completed with key dates, including the tender period's end on 7th August 2024, and the award being published on 14th May 2025.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary engineering services, particularly those capable of supporting design and resource enhancements in waste management contexts. While the framework is of a zero value nature, businesses can benefit from numerous project orders that will be called-off throughout the framework's duration. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not indicated, large-scale engineering firms with experience in managing complex infrastructure projects would be well-aligned to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this agreement.

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Notice Title

Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)

Notice Description

The Integrated Design and Engineering Framework agreement seeks to provide NWS with a multidisciplinary vehicle to undertake design for works at the Repository Site and where required, resource enhancements directly into NWS, in client design management roles. This will be a zero value framework, and activities will be managed through Project Orders awarded as a call-off from the Framework, up to the indicated value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-150a2858-383f-488c-8321-bd71f4cfcf86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376db8aa-eb21-4c27-a3c2-964d302df537
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 13 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDER BRIDGE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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