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UKRI-4652- Nuclear Waste Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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02 May 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKRI-4652- Nuclear Waste Services" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation, based in Oxford, UK. This contract pertains to services in the radioactive waste treatment category, specifically focusing on the characterisation, packaging, transport, treatment, and disposal of radioactive waste. It covers the South East region of the United Kingdom. As of the most recent update, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Nuclear Waste Services on 1st April 2025, following the conclusion of the tender period on 1st April 2025. The contract period commences on 4th May 2025 and extends until 31st March 2030, with a total value of £250,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in radioactive waste management and related services. Large-scale enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specialised nature and scale of the services required. The procurement method is categorized as "Other," indicating that it may involve bespoke or tailored procurement processes, offering a platform for businesses with innovative solutions and experience in the nuclear waste industry to engage and expand their market presence secure long-term engagements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4652- Nuclear Waste Services

Notice Description

Characterisation packaging transport treatment and disposal of radioactive waste and related services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77ead775-8fbe-43d9-a6ae-d339fcce4dec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bfd878-abcc-47d2-9838-b8c4e024eaf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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