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RWM400-037 - Accessway Corridor Seismic Surveys Initial Planning

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RWM400-037 - Accessway Corridor Seismic Surveys Initial Planning" was initiated by Nuclear Waste Services based in Harwell, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of seismic data collection services and is part of a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 14th February 2025, and the award was published on 5th December 2025. The contract will run from 21st February 2025 to 28th February 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Jacobs U.K. Limited having been selected as the supplier. The contract is estimated at a value of £518,323.92.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in seismic data collection services, particularly those with robust capabilities suitable for large-scale, multinational projects. Although the suitability criteria indicates limited opportunities for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with existing framework agreements and the capacity to deliver complex technical services across varied locations, such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories, are well-positioned to compete. The involvement of experienced supplier Jacobs U.K. Limited further emphasises the potential for high-level partnership and growth in the seismic services industry.

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Notice Title

RWM400-037 - Accessway Corridor Seismic Surveys Initial Planning

Notice Description

RWM400-037 - Accessway Corridor Seismic Surveys Initial Planning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18b8179d-039f-423c-afc9-5f7c1904f027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8490031d-f5b0-49ee-9112-5923f495c22c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71352130 - Seismic data collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,323 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 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
Meg Chappell
Contact Email
meg.chappell@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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