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Pre-Concept Safety Assessment Information Maps

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

This contract, entitled "Pre-Concept Safety Assessment Information Maps," has been awarded by Nuclear Waste Services, located in Calderbridge, Cumbria. The procurement process pertains to environmental safety services within the industry category of safety consultancy and nuclear safety, specifically concerning an Environmental Safety Case Safety Assessment Proposal for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in Copeland. The process has reached the award stage as of 24th March 2026, following the tender period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2026 to 30th June 2026. It involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses interested in this opportunity are advised of a contract value of £49,592 GBP.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for SMEs, given its focus on environmental safety consultancy services, which is a critical area in the nuclear safety industry. The contract, executed by MCM Environmental Services Ltd, demands a technical approach to develop information maps for the safety assessment, presenting a viable business endeavour for firms with expertise in environmental and nuclear safety consultancy. SMEs with capabilities in research consultancy may find this contract especially beneficial, facilitating strategic growth in comparing and collaborating on complex safety assessments. It will present an opportunity to engage with a significant governmental body and potentially gain foothold in broader international markets, as it specifies delivery addresses not only within the UK but also including other regions like Europe and the Channel Islands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Concept Safety Assessment Information Maps

Notice Description

NWS requires a Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Safety Assessment Proposal for a GDF in Copeland. This is a technical task to scope out what is required to produce an assessment and should do this by developing Information Maps for the safety assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e4f5a8d-7ff6-4709-ab48-dac752730747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d2aed4-a929-484c-8d52-a3197605f7fe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

90721000 - Environmental safety services

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,592 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
CALDERBRIDGE, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA20 1DB
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

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