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Post-Closure Safety Case Framework

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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21 Oct 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Post-Closure Safety Case Framework" was managed by Nuclear Waste Services, headquartered in Calderbridge, Cumbria, UK. This framework primarily deals with safety consultancy services related to radioactive waste and geological disposal, specifically focusing on long-term safety cases. Key industry categories involved include safety, environmental, and nuclear consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 21st October 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2029. The procurement followed a selective method under a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a carefully controlled bidding process. Locations impacted by this procurement include the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and potentially other global regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety consultancy, particularly those with expertise in nuclear and environmental safety. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria, and can involve advanced methodologies such as PCSC production and knowledge management for radioactive waste. Businesses excelling in these areas, along with established research consultancy services, stand to benefit from participation or collaboration. Suppliers involved include Galson Sciences Limited, INTERA, AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED, Eden Nuclear, and MCM Environmental Services, highlighting a mix of large and SME suppliers, fostering diverse business engagements and potentially fostering growth and development within this specialised industry segment.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aef7c22a-4b38-47f0-b78e-ee651a6bd45c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2b5f4fb-92c2-42ce-b89e-eb193cb5f21b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
Tanya Marshall
Contact Email
tanya.marshall@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
5
Supplier Names

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

EDEN NUCLEAR

GALSON SCIENCES

INTERA

MCM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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