Planning

Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Sep 2019 at 12:44

Planning

20 Aug 2019 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), seeking expressions of interest for the "Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement." The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 24 September 2019. The supplier open day is scheduled for 3 October 2019, which will take place at the Manchester Conference Centre. This framework aims to provide a total value of services between £5 million and £7 million and is intended to commence in March 2020.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services related to radioactive waste management. Companies with expertise in disposability assessments, engineering, and safety will find this framework particularly relevant. The RWM encourages SMEs to participate, making this an accessible bidding opportunity for smaller firms capable of demonstrating their experience and capability in delivering high-quality outputs. Interested businesses should consider attending the open day to better understand the requirements and establish connections with the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. Through engagement with NDA's Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and other waste packagers, via the Disposability Assessments Process, RWM is in the unique position of being able to oversee and influence the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) by identifying opportunities and sharing best practice. RWM welcomes expressions of interest in advance of a supplier day to be held in October in respect of the provision of specialist technical support services associated with the delivery of its processes associated with: - Disposability Assessment - Waste Package Records Approvals - Periodic Review and Assurance These services are provided to radioactive waste producers across the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority estate and wider U.K. industry. Successful bidders will be expected to be able to demonstrate a track record in the delivery of technical, engineering and safety focussed outputs, against controlled procedures to agreed standards of time, cost and quality. The aim of this Framework is to provide fast, streamlined access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced specialist resources and services to support delivery of all aspects of the Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Programme. It is expected Framework Agreement will commence in March 2020 with a maximum total value of services to be procured across all Lots is cPS5,000,000 -PS7,000,000. Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: Date: Thursday 3 October 2019 Time: 1000 - 1300 Location: Manchester Conference Centre & The Pendulum Hotel, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 3BB Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to julie.abbott@nda.gov.uk by 17:00 Friday 20 September.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f7fdea-dc4a-450b-b26e-957acbda3957
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Julie Abbott
Contact Email
julie.abbott@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
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

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