Planning

PIN Peer Review of Initial Site Evaluations (ISE

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD

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Planning

06 May 2025 at 12:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Ltd is engaging in a procurement process titled "PIN Peer Review of Initial Site Evaluations (ISE" under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement, currently at the planning stage, is open to businesses through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) on the Business and Technical Services Marketplace. Interested parties are advised to complete registration on Atamis to access the particulars of this notice. This process is geared towards acquiring expert consultancy services that will facilitate peer reviewing the Initial Site Evaluations (ISE) for two search areas, namely Copeland and Theddlethorpe, with permit applications anticipated in 2028 for further investigative work. Critical engagement and deadlines for this early-stage process conclude by the end of 6th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental safety and regulatory consultancy sectors, with a distinct focus on organisations boasting international experience, specifically in Environmental Safety Cases related to geological disposal facilities. Given the complexity and novel approach required, the contract seeks businesses with a strong background in environmental planning and safety standards. The tender is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to expand their influence and capacity within the research and development consultancy domain. The procurement procedure is an excellent chance for businesses to leverage their expertise and contribute to a major national infrastructure project while gaining a foothold in a highly specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN Peer Review of Initial Site Evaluations (ISE

Notice Description

NWS has previously developed an ISE Template [7] that sets out the planned content of an ISE to meet regulatory expectations for an ISE detailed in references [3 and 4]. The ISE Template has provided a focus for dialogue with the EA on the content of ISEs and detailed feedback has previously been provided to the Employer by the Environment Agency [8]. The Employer (NWS) now plans to develop ISE for two Search Areas (referred to in this CTS as Copeland and Theddlethorpe) and plans to submit permit applications in 2028 to undertake intrusive investigations works within these areas. These Search Area-specific ISE will synthesis studies and assessments, e.g. feasibility studies and characterisation plans, that are being produced as part of wider GDF programme delivery. These inputs to the ISE have been termed 'source products'. The Integrated Assurance and Approvals Plan (IAAP) establishes an assurance strategy that envisages the iterative development of the ISE in consultation with the EA. The first iteration involves the development of a 'Trial ISE', which will develop the ISE Template using available 'source products' for one of the Search Areas. Search Area-specific ISE will subsequently be produced and undergo two rounds of development: a 'Draft ISE' and 'Final ISE'. The objective of the contract is for a Consultant to provide impartial scrutiny of the NWS's approach to developing ISEs, with the intention of building wider stakeholder confidence in the approach being adopted. This scrutiny will also facilitate the identification of risks and opportunities associated with the NWS's approach and will seek to mitigate any cognitive biases that may have also developed. The Consultant's team should consist of a minimum of two peer reviewers. The peer reviewers should be independent of the Employer's work to develop the ISE and the associated permit applications. Give the novel nature of the ISE and associated permit application, direct experience of the staged regulation guidance and ISE development is therefore not possible. The peer reviewers should have significant (10 years +) international experience of the development of Environmental Safety Cases for geological disposal facilities and the associated regulatory requirements. The Consultant should describe in their tender how the skills and experience of their team will benefit the peer review process and overall quality of the ISE submissions This procurement will be conducted using the Business and Technical Services Marketplace which is a DPS. You will be required to register on Atamis, and once registration is complete you can search for this PIN using the Atamis search box and using the title as a reference - PIN BATs - C25208 PIN Peer Review of Initial Site Evaluations Atamis Ref: C25208 https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77f26a8-1796-4dba-bd8d-3c2d02f11e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b6d4d78-54e8-49c5-a461-5c1a5124cdb6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

44421722 - Safety cases

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 2025Expired
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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Patrick Butler
Contact Email
patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL CAMPUS
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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