Notice Information
Notice Title
PIN for Inspection Services
Notice Description
NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract. The scope of work will encompass the following components: 1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of - i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers. iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT). 4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by - i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd. iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by: 1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome) i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account 2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities' 3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest' 4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear) From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fae3c2-782b-409f-b3a6-9ea340ab0007
- 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
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71631000 - Technical inspection services
71730000 - Industrial inspection services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £270,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 29 Oct 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Jan 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
- Contact Name
- Scott Sowerby
- Contact Email
- scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fae3c2-782b-409f-b3a6-9ea340ab0007
29th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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