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18 Jun 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSSF-001 - Support to international post closure criticality safety projects" was conducted by Nuclear Waste Services, a British organisation located in Harwell. This contract falls under the research services category in the CPV scheme, with a project budget of £60,000. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 3rd June 2026. The contract period extends from 11th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with various delivery locations including the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the field of research services, particularly those focusing on nuclear safety and radioactive waste management. Companies like Amentum Clean Energy Limited and Galson Sciences Limited have already successfully been awarded this contract, indicating that firms with expertise in criticality safety and related research fields are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses aiming to join similar framework agreements could benefit from monitoring future opportunities in this sector to expand their portfolio and enhance credibility in international safety projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSSF-001 - Support to international post closure criticality safety projects.

Notice Description

NWS are heavily involved in two international projects on post-closure criticality safety. These are: - Implementing Geological Disposal of radioactive waste Technology Platform (IGD-TP) Post-Closure Criticality Safety (PCCS) project, and work Package 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38999145-f93d-4ec1-91b4-0de364e8e95e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad8ac747-1f9d-4be7-ad13-5492215110b5
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
Postcode
OX14 0GD
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

GALSON SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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