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RWM400-050 Magnetometry Interpretation Study

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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05 Dec 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "RWM400-050 Magnetometry Interpretation Study" is led by Nuclear Waste Services, based in Harwell, UK, and involves interpreting an aerial magnetic dataset to locate volcanic features. The procurement falls under the category of seismic data collection services. With a total budget of £50,000, the procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, and the contract was awarded to RPS Energy Ltd on 3rd December 2025, for the period extending to 31st March 2026. Key locations targeted include the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for companies specialising in geophysical services and data interpretation, particularly those with experience in seismic and magnetic datasets. While large enterprises are likely the best fit due to suitability requirements, businesses with technological expertise in the geological sector may capitalise on such specialised projects. By engaging in this contract, suppliers can strengthen their portfolio in public sector collaborations and expand their reach in the field of environmental and geological services, potentially opening new avenues in similar future tenders across different geographical locations.

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Notice Title

RWM400-050 Magnetometry Interpretation Study

Notice Description

This project involves the interpretation of a licenced arial magnetic dataset to identify the presence of, and spatial extent of intrusive volcanic features.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77dfc40-751d-49f2-abd6-2cc8c3803ab9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a88ad0a-90c0-44ec-8316-4bcc91ab9dd1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71352130 - Seismic data collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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