Tender

Piloting of high pressure washing for radiological decontamination of UK urban surfaces

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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31 May 2022 at 13:02

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21 Apr 2022 at 15:57

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21 Apr 2022 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender titled "Piloting of high pressure washing for radiological decontamination of UK urban surfaces." This project aims to devise methods for decontaminating urban surfaces exposed to radioactivity, specifically addressing strontium-90, caesium-137, and americium-241. As part of an open procurement process, the tender was published on 21 April 2022, with the tender period closing on 20 May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 17 June 2022 and run until 24 March 2023, primarily targeting businesses in the cleaning and sanitation services sector based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in cleaning services, environmental management, and waste treatment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in handling contamination and waste water management, as well as those capable of developing innovative decontamination techniques, would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in such a project not only enhances a company's portfolio but also contributes to national safety and recovery efforts in response to radiological incidents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Piloting of high pressure washing for radiological decontamination of UK urban surfaces

Notice Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is commissioning research to develop high pressure washing for decontaminating UK urban surfaces following an uncontrolled release of radioactivity to the environment. Defra is the designated Lead Government Department in England for coordinating the recovery from accidental or deliberate radiological or nuclear (RN) incidents. To that end, Defra facilitates UK access to decontamination capabilities for buildings, environment, and infrastructure following a significant radiation release. When not recovering from an incident, Defra builds the evidence base to develop policy and operational delivery options for use during RN incident recovery. The aim of this project is to develop pressure washing procedures to decontaminate UK urban surfaces contaminated with strontium-90 (90Sr), caesium-137 (137Cs), and americium-241 (241Am). The objectives of the project are: - Source suitable urban materials (asphalt, concrete, and/or brick) from the UK built environment and contaminate with 90Sr, 137Cs, and 241Am (or suitable surrogates). - Determine the effect of water pressure conditions (e.g., water pressure and exposure time to the water spray) on the decontamination of contaminated UK urban surfaces. - Quantify the volumes of (and contaminant levels in) wastewater generated by different pressure washing strategies to evaluate waste management requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167a121d-c015-4377-939e-ddd83d25a3da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf0de30-044c-4ed4-beb1-627b4da133b8
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90600000 - Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2022 - 24 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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