Tender

Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Planning

13 Jul 2021 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) authority is currently in the tender stage for its project titled "Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5," aimed at geotechnical engineering services related to the construction of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. The contract, valued at £9.5 million, is set to last for five years with an option for an additional two years. The tender period is open until 2nd August 2021, and interested parties have been invited to participate in market engagement sessions throughout July and August.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering, construction services, and site preparation work. Companies with expertise in laboratory services, geological consultancy, and field demonstrations related to borehole sealing will find a strong alignment with the requirements of this project. Engaging with RWM in this initiative not only enhances business visibility in the nuclear decommissioning sector but also fosters growth through potential long-term contracts within an important governmental project.

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Notice Title

Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5

Notice Description

Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) as the authority intends to procure a partner, or a number of partners, to assist in delivering the final phase (Phase 5) of the Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes project in support of the site evaluation and of the site characterisation activities in relation to its proposed programme for the siting and construction of Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the borehole sealing market and to alert the market to potential forthcoming tender exercises. RWM's working model for the proposed procurement strategy is for a single contract award with a suitably qualified contractor to deliver Phase 5. This strategy may change based upon the outcome of this market engagement and further development of the procurement strategy. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with an option to extend this for a further 2 years. A DRAFT Contract Technical Specification and Questionnaire can be accessed by registering on the RWM procurement tendering system here: Sellafield Ltd (eu-supply.com) For background on the borehole sealing project, please see http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-1-report-rwmd03042/ (Phase 1 output) and http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-2-final-report/ (Phase 2 output). Activities to be included in Phase 5 will consider 'small-scale' laboratory work on materials such as bentonite, 'large-scale' laboratory work (e.g. using 20m mock-up boreholes), natural analogues (currently progressing via a series of international collaborative projects), a continuation of work on bridge plugs (a collaboration between RWM and two international waste management organisations), field demonstrations in pre-existing boreholes up to 2km deep and in underground research laboratories. No borehole drilling will be undertaken. However, preparing a borehole for sealing may require rehabilitation, removal of abandoned in-hole equipment, milling and under-reaming of a window in borehole casing, etc. - access to coiled tubing and drill string technology is anticipated. Bentonite has already been chosen as the seal material for use in boreholes in lower strength sedimentary rocks and higher strength rocks. Bentonite will be emplaced in boreholes in Phase 5 via use of the Downhole Placement System, a tool has been developed for this project. A different approach can be followed for a borehole penetrating an evaporite layer in Phase 5. Field demonstration work will be undertaken under CDM (2015) regulations. RWM will be the Client. Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles will be filled by the supply chain. Additional information: Market engagement sessions are intended through July and August with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting commercial agreements. If you wish to participate in these engagement sessions, could you please register your interest via the RWM Tendering Portal here: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SELLAFIELD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016311-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71540000 - Construction management services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Barry Purdy
Contact Email
barry.purdy@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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