Tender

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Aug 2024 at 14:07

Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 15:49

Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a key player in the nuclear sector, has announced a tender for "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra". This open procedure, currently active and set to end on 19th August 2024, seeks services related to the collection, transport, and processing of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources (HASS). The contract is valued between £2m and £4.5m and includes a period from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2025. It targets radioactive waste storage, disposal, and transportation within the UK, its territories, and globally. The NDA will collaborate with Nuclear Transport Solutions as its agent, ensuring specialised management and transportation expertise.

This procurement provides a fertile ground for businesses engaged in nuclear waste management, transport, and disposal services to grow their market presence. Companies with expertise in handling high-activity radioactive sources stand to benefit greatly. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, enabling them to potentially secure a substantial portion of the nuclear waste management market. Given the specialised nature of the services required, firms with a strong track record in irradiated fuel management and established safety protocols will be well-placed to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra

Notice Description

The Home Office are leading a cross government programme of activities which seeks to replace caesium-137 irradiators used in biological and biomedical research facilities within the UK, where a viable alternative technology or solution exists. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) acting as their agent has been instructed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to establish and support the collection of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Source (HASS) through a suitable disposal route. The NDA Group have been tasked with enabling a disposal route for these sources into Sellafield. Note, Sellafield is the current waste management route for sealed sources. NTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NDA which has extensive and proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and transporting nuclear materials. This Contract is for 6 Irradiator Units and PS2m - PS3m has been allocated for these initial 6 Irradiator Units. There may be a further 3 Irradiator Units that may also fall within the scope of this Contract, for which additional budget (up to PS1m - PS1.5m) would be provided by the Authority, should their collection and processing be required. The budget and approvals are secured for the initial 6 Irradiator Units and should the collection and processing of the additional 3 be required, it would be subject to additional budget and governance approvals. Further information can be found here https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059411ef-3c67-4dd2-8403-da46ecfc1f21
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste

90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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