Planning

The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 May 2023 at 14:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2023 at 12:13

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Apr 2023 at 12:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has initiated a tender titled "The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN" in the industry category of radioactive waste collection. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17th May 2023. The tender offers opportunities for SMEs and other businesses specialising in radioactive waste management. The tender involves a budget of £14.22 million and aims to appoint up to 2 suppliers through a competitive ITT process.

This procurement process by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the collection, transport, and disposal of radioactive waste. Suppliers must meet specified security and quality thresholds to participate. The tender includes a 7-year framework with the potential for a 1+1 year extension. Interested suppliers can register for a supplier engagement event scheduled for 16th May 2023, providing a chance for businesses to network and showcase their capabilities in fulfilling the requirements of the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN

Notice Description

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. 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. The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. Proposed Duration of this Framework will be 7 year plus option to extend by 1+1 year (9 year). The Maximum Budget including permissible extensions is PS14.22m The NDA will appoint up to 2 suppliers provided they pass the Standard Selection Questionnaire, Security and Quality thresholds which will be set in the ITT. The NDA shall host a supplier engagement event on 16th May 2023 10:00 to 12:30pm. This supplier event will be via a Microsoft teams conference. To register an interest please sign into or register with Atamis our e-sourcing portal: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome. Please provide details of names and email addresses of attendees. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22eb754-9fce-4474-822d-18b4ce6f745e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
WESTLAKES SCIENCE PARK, 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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