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Liaison and Support Services

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT

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04 Aug 2021 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Liaison and Support Services" was initiated by the Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) organisation, which is a national agency based in Didcot, UK. The procurement falls under the services category specifically related to support services for air transport. The stage of the procurement is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 22nd July 2021, valued at £327,000. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, allowing the negotiation procedure without prior publication due to the unique expertise of the supplier, SKB International AB, which had crucial community engagement knowledge pertinent to RWM's objectives.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in international consultancy, especially those providing expertise related to geological disposal and waste management strategies. Companies specialising in community engagement, environmental protection, and technical support related to nuclear waste management will find this tender particularly relevant, as the awarded contract focuses on cooperation and knowledge sharing between RWM and SKB. Thus, businesses with experience in these areas could enhance their prospects by collaborating or competing for future contracts within this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Liaison and Support Services

Notice Description

SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Minor tasks by SKB experts for the UK programme (in the range of < 2-3 days/task). Identification of information and source material available to RWM through existing licence agreements. Arrangements and attendance of visits of RWM key staff to SKB facilities (foreseen to be approximately 5-6 visits/year). Preparation of agendas, travel details and arrangements with SKB experts. Meetings with RWM staff to discuss and update on SKB programmes, experiences and lessons learned. Involvement of SKB staff in RWM meetings and work preparation. Access to SKB data and information through existing licence agreements. Identification and liaison with SKB experts and staff for involvement with RWM. Keeping up to date with RWM developments to keep SKB informed of the context for cooperation. Attendance to quarterly follow-up and annual planning meetings with the RWM liaison officer, in Sweden or the UK as necessary.

Procurement Information

SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract. The international story for geological disposal is an essential one for building public and local community trust. A more collaborative relationship with more co-operation on events and communications will benefit potential communities and RWM. International visits, as mentioned above, are also of huge importance for RWM staff to witness existing facilities first-hand and improve their knowledge. RWM's engagement with UK media and key external stakeholders is similarly essential and the offer of a tour of underground facilities which already exist is a huge pull to attract interest and positive engagement, plus it further helps the international consensus narrative. Similarly, technical contracts exist between RWM and SKB, further highlighting and demonstrating the unique expertise and knowledge SKB can bring to Radioactive Waste Management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d089
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63730000 - Support services for air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£327,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Joshua May
Contact Email
joshua.may@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802524

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKB

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