Planning

PIN - Geosphere Characterisation

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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Planning

07 Sep 2023 at 09:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Nuclear Waste Services has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "Geosphere Characterisation" within the Research laboratory services industry category. This tender, in the planning stage, aims to develop capabilities for geological characterisation needed for site investigations related to a Geological Disposal Facility. The engagement end date for this tender is scheduled for October 11, 2023.

This opportunity is suited for businesses offering geoscience laboratory services, geological and geophysical instruments, consultancy services, and environmental engineering consultancy. The procurement process by Nuclear Waste Services offers a value of GBP 1,000,000 for interested suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender through the Atamis portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Geosphere Characterisation

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to future market engagement that Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) intend to perform concerning the development of a supply-chain based niche geoscience laboratory services capability. Such services will be required by NWS to allow the geological characterisation of potential sites being considered as hosts for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) during future site-specific intrusive investigations. Suppliers wishing to register interest and to obtain more information must register on the Atamis portal at the link below and search for the Title or Reference Number of this PIN. https://www.one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bc4a086-3926-4afe-8866-c91658ac2b25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe6d404-edef-42b0-b59b-f85618fc657f
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 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 WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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