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RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services, located in Harwell, has completed the procurement process for the "RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store." The contract, classified under "data storage services," with CPV code 72317000, involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project spans multiple locations within the UK and across various territories, providing extensive coverage. The awarding stage of this contract was completed on 6th June 2025, with WSP UK Ltd being the supplier responsible for executing the contract from 23rd June 2025 to 23rd June 2028. The contract value amounted to £518,323.92, highlighting a substantial investment in technological infrastructure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, mainly targeting companies specialising in data storage services and those capable of managing complex geosphere databases. Although the contract's value suggests large-scale operations potentially encouraging partnerships, the selective procurement method indicates that established businesses in the industry are better positioned for such contracts. Companies like WSP UK Ltd, with a proven track record in delivering such services, were recognised as suitable to meet the specific requirements of Nuclear Waste Services, illustrating a need for expertise in handling sensitive and extensive data projects.

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Notice Title

RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store

Notice Description

RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf87e10-7c8d-4609-9dd1-36d87710deac
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,323 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 3-4 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
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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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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