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The Treatment and Disposal of Sellafield Ltd Cave Windows

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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13 Jan 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the treatment and disposal of Sellafield Ltd Cave Windows was conducted by Nuclear Waste Services, a UK-based organisation specialising in nuclear waste management. This tender involved the management of Very Low Level Waste (VLLW) and was aimed at providing a sustainable disposal solution in line with UK Government's Solid LLW Strategy. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 13th January 2025. The procurement method was selective, operating via a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 13th January 2025 to 26th April 2027. The contract is valued at £400,000, and the delivery location is in the North West of the UK, specifically at postcode CA20 1DB.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in radioactive waste treatment services, particularly those capable of handling Very Low Level Waste. Companies specialising in sustainable waste management solutions and compliance with government strategies will find this contract beneficial. The awarded supplier, FCC Environment, reflects the need for expert service providers in the environmental and waste management sectors. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the relevant expertise and capacity in the nuclear waste treatment industry would have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Treatment and Disposal of Sellafield Ltd Cave Windows

Notice Description

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), through its Waste Services line of business, provides a Very Low Level Waste Treatment Service to both NDA and non-NDA customers. The service was established with the primary aim of prolonging the life of the repository through diverting very low level waste away from disposal at the LLWR site to treatment providers with the capability of disposal of the very low level waste. In line with the UK Government's Solid LLW Strategy and the Waste Management Hierarchy, this provides a more sustainable solution and extends the life of the LLWR site by reducing the volume of waste requiring disposal. A Procurement exercise in 2020 was carried out to award a Framework Agreement to several suppliers to dispose of Very Low Level Waste on behalf NWS, NDA and non NDA customers. This Further Competition was carried out as a call-off under the Framework Agreement for the disposal of Very Low Level Waste. This package of work is for the treatment and disposal of up to 24 Zinc Bromide Cave Window Carcasses from Sellafield Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e9b41ed-3c3a-4c73-b144-176117961c2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f8bdce4-c288-4209-86c7-d925ee28855a
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 26 Apr 2027 2-3 years
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
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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