Tender

Provision of Legal Advice in relation to Nuclear Power, Nuclear Decommissioning, Radioactive Waste Management and Wider Energy Related issues

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jan 2019 at 11:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Copeland Borough Council is announcing a selective tender for the provision of legal advice relating to nuclear power, decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and broader energy issues. The contract is valued at £200,000 and is set to last for a period of four years, with a possible two-year extension. The tender period concludes on 18th February 2019, with the contract commencing on 23rd April 2019. The services will be required in the North West region of England, reflecting the Council's ongoing projects, including activities at the Sellafield site.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in environmental and energy law, particularly those with experience in nuclear-related matters. Businesses that provide legal advisory services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process. Companies equipped to handle complex regulatory issues and capable of advising on infrastructure projects and community benefits would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice in relation to Nuclear Power, Nuclear Decommissioning, Radioactive Waste Management and Wider Energy Related issues

Notice Description

The Council wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced legal advisors on a retained basis for a period of 4 years (plus 2 potential extension), to provide advice to the Council in relation to nuclear power, nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management and wider energy related matters. Specifically, the Council may require legal advice and support for the following areas of activity: * Nuclear decommissioning of redundant facilities on the Sellafield site; * Radioactive waste management at Sellafield and the Low Level Waste Repository; * Proposals from developers for new nuclear projects; * Interaction between the Council and the Planning Inspectorate regarding applications for development consent for major infrastructure projects; * Geological disposal infrastructure for management of the UK's high and intermediate level radioactive waste; * Research and development activities related to disposition of the UK's Plutonium stockpile and the development of Small Modular Reactors; * Development management, including but not limited to; negotiation of Strategic Planning Agreements and Planning Performance Agreements, negotiation of community benefits related to new nuclear developments, and applications for new nuclear/energy related developments under the Town and Country Planning Act; * National (UK Government) and international nuclear energy and radioactive waste-related policy developments/consultations; * Internal and external governance arrangements related to the nuclear industry, radioactive waste management and energy matters; * Other new and emerging energy technologies, infrastructure and models. Additional information: Suppliers are being formally invited to participate in this first stage of the Restricted tender process by completing the Supplier Selection Questionnaire which will become available upon expressing an interest in the opportunity via our procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a0d1c26-eb89-4e51-86f3-2634b28edfcd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leanne Birkett
Contact Email
leanne.birkett@copeland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1946598526

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
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
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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