Tender

Post-Closure Safety Case Framework

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited is inviting tenders for the "Post-Closure Safety Case Framework" in the environmental safety services category. This procurement pertains to the safety of radioactive waste and geological disposal, requiring expertise in PCSC production, methodology, modelling, and knowledge management. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 21 March 2025. The contract is valued at £6,000,000 and will span from 4 July 2025 to 3 July 2029. Services are expected to be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is a restricted procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental safety, research consultancy, nuclear safety, and safety consultancy services. Given the substantial contract value and the extensive timeframe, this tender is ideal for firms with the capability to handle long-term projects with complex safety and compliance requirements. The tender is also well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting growth and expansion within the industry. Interested businesses should have the necessary expertise in managing large-scale environmental safety projects and be prepared to register and submit their responses via NWS's e-Tendering system, Atamis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post-Closure Safety Case Framework

Notice Description

Post-closure safety cases demonstrate the safety of radioactive waste & geological disposal over long timescales & large uncertainties. This framework requires experts in PCSC production, methodology, modelling & knowledge management. Organisations are invited to review all tender documentation and submit a SQ response via NWS's e-Tendering system, Atamis. Atamis can be access here: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome . To view all information and documentation, please search for ref C17234, which can be found under the 'Find Opportunities' area of the Atamis portal. New Atamis users will be required to register for an Atamis account.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60669a50-710c-4fc3-8194-29cea5c83580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53380803-4c32-444c-9f70-6da67c9d1169
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 (above threshold)
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2029 4-5 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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
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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