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RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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05 Dec 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Waste Services has concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting seismic processing services. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £518,323.92, will commence on 29th September 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, covering delivery locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. It was awarded to RPS Energy Ltd, following a tender period that concluded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental assessment and seismic processing services, potentially leading to further engagements with Nuclear Waste Services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those with capabilities to handle specialised assessments in various geographic regions, including Europe and the Isle of Man, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Although not specifically geared toward SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent in the industry for substantial service contracts requiring advanced technical and geographical execution.

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Notice Title

RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments

Notice Description

Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e793f7cb-9770-4c67-bdeb-03c94d816567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2be19b1-7f32-41c6-9384-8aee66da8104
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

71352140 - Seismic processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
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
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Meg Chappell
Contact Email
meg.chappell@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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