Planning

Asbestos Innovation Partnership Reference number: NDA9/00869

SELLAFIELD

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Planning

27 Apr 2022 at 06:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Asbestos Innovation Partnership" is being managed by Sellafield, as part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority based in Whitehaven, England. The initiative is classified under the construction work industry category and is currently in the planning stage. A significant engagement event is scheduled for 18th May 2022, with an end date for market engagement set for 31st May 2022. The tender will unfold over a period of 8 years, beginning with a 12-month research and development phase, followed by a 4-year build/pilot operations phase and culminating in a fully operational service year. Key budgets for suppliers are designated at various levels throughout the phases of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on innovation in asbestos treatment solutions, particularly those that can contribute to both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos management. Companies with expertise in construction, research and development, waste analysis, and decommissioning services would be well-suited to participate in this process. Suppliers that can successfully demonstrate viable re-use strategies and technology readiness will have a competitive edge. Firms interested in this procurement should prepare to engage collaboratively, as the NDA is looking to award multiple suppliers for various stages of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asbestos Innovation Partnership Reference number: NDA9/00869

Notice Description

The procurement over 8 +1 +1 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM.The aim of the new service to make "re-use" the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (in alignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated with asbestos/ACM handling and management. The procurement will start with up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. Phase 2 is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and a 1 Year Fully Operational Service, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each) Additional information: The procurement over 8 +1 +1 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM. The aim of the new service to make "re-use" the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (in alignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated with asbestos/ACM handling and management. The procurement will start with up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. The next phase is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and finally a 1 Year Fully Operational Service,, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each). The work will be managed and coordinated by the NDA but may novate over to NWS at the build stage. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Wednesday 18th May 2022 to register your attendance please email: procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Asbestos Innovation Partnership". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier. This contract maybe classified as services or works depending on whether the potential supplier has access to plant or whether they will need to build a plant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd43da0e-f55f-4d39-8027-4719bc87979a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79723000 - Waste analysis services

79930000 - Specialty design services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2022Expired
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
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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