Planning

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

09 Aug 2022 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is leading a procurement process titled "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS)" in the services category. This tender aims to establish a disposal route for Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) into Sellafield, with a total value of £35,000,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and interested parties can participate in an engagement event scheduled for Thursday 15th September 2022. The opportunity is relevant to businesses involved in radioactive waste collection, transportation, and disposal, particularly those with expertise in nuclear materials management.

This tender initiated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority presents opportunities for businesses specialising in radioactive waste storage, transportation, and disposal services. The procurement process involves establishing a disposal route for Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) into Sellafield, with a total value of £35,000,000. Interested suppliers can participate in an engagement event scheduled for Thursday 15th September 2022 to understand the scope of works and requirements. Businesses with proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and nuclear materials transportation are well-suited to compete and potentially secure a contract for this project.

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Notice Title

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route

Notice Description

The Home Office are leading a cross government programme of activities which seeks to replace caesium-137 irradiators used in biological and biomedical research facilities within the UK, where a viable alternative technology or solution exists. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) acting as their agent has been instructed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to establish and support the collection of existing Sealed Radioactive Source (SRS) through a suitable disposal route. The NDA Group have been tasked with enabling a disposal route for these sources into Sellafield. Note, Sellafield is the current waste management route for sealed sources. NTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NDA which has extensive and proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and transporting nuclear materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. Proposed Duration of this Framework will be 7 year plus option to extend by 1+1 year (9 year). The NDA will appoint up to 2 suppliers provided they pass the Standard Selection Questionnaire, Security and Quality thresholds which will be set in the ITT. Please see attachment for further scope of works information. Additional information: The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Thursday 15th Sept 2022 to register please email nicki.brown@nda.gov.uk & madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk. Please type in the header "Pre Market SRS". This supplier event will be via a Microsoft teams conference. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier. This requirement maybe undertaken under works or services which will depend on solutions proposed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021894-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste

90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802820

Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
WESTLAKESSCIEN CE&
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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