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04 Jun 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract titled "Technical Expert Consultancy Services" under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework Agreement. The contract is aimed at providing technical consultancy for waste services, focusing on hazardous waste management within the industry category of radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste services. This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 4th June 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 28th April 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with services potentially being delivered across the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, including the Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in hazardous waste management. Although the contract is not specifically identified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or specialised consultancy firms may find this an appealing opportunity due to the scope and complexity of services required. Engaging with contracts of this nature can position businesses as key players in the waste management sector, establishing valuable partnerships with bodies like Nuclear Waste Services. As the contract has already been awarded to Cyclife UK, potential bidders should monitor similar frameworks and future opportunities within this domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Technical Expert Consultancy Services

Notice Description

This contract is awarded following a Further Competition conducted under the Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework Agreement. This contract will allow for call-off of Technical Expert Consultancy Services for any Customer with a Waste Services Contract with Nuclear Waste Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb10205e-71d4-456f-a7c1-e01ececf8b3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f3be964-8915-4c76-8e81-2f885f80fa2f
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE
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
1
Supplier Name

CYCLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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