Planning

Land Quality Services

MAGNOX LIMITED

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Planning

17 Apr 2023 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Magnox Limited, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for 'Land Quality Services'. This falls under the Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services category. The procurement is at the planning stage, with an estimated value of £20,000,000 GBP. The tender involves creating a multi-supplier framework for Land Quality and Associated Services, with contracts expected to commence in April 2024. The deadline for future notice communication is set for February 1st, 2024.

This tender by Magnox Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector that can provide Groundwater monitoring, Land quality characterisation, Radiological assessment, and allied services. Companies well-versed in groundwater management, environmental remediation, and radiological assessment would be suited to compete for this tender. The framework aims to engage with multiple suppliers to deliver a comprehensive range of land quality services across various nuclear reactor and research sites in the UK over a four-year period. This tender requires expertise in complying with regulatory requirements and executing complex remediation projects.

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Notice Title

Land Quality Services

Notice Description

Multi-supplier framework for Land Quality and Associated Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities, expertise and gain knowledge about capabilities of suppliers to deliver land quality services which may inform Magnox in the finalisation of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in an ITT that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement.
Background Information:
Magnox are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of land quality management across a fleet of 10 former nuclear reactor sites, three former nuclear research sites (including Dounreay) across the UK, all now in the decommissioning phase. Land quality activities are undertaken in support of the broader NDA decommissioning strategy with the aim of preparing the land for the next planned use over varying timescales.
Required Services:
Magnox require supply chain support to deliver land quality management activities across the fleet and intend to procure these via the establishment of a Land Quality Services Framework with contracts commencing in April 2024, with an anticipated duration of four years. It is proposed that framework services will be let as a single lot covering a number or technical disciplines and Contracts will be awarded to in the order of four suppliers. Successful framework suppliers (or consortia of suppliers) will be expected to be able to deliver all the required services.
The proposed scope of the framework is as follows:
Routine Groundwater Monitoring
Routine groundwater monitoring and sampling including shipping of samples to an off-site commercial laboratory(ies) for analysis, maintenance of the monitoring network and the provision of associated reports. The sampling is conducted to fulfil regulatory requirements.
Land Quality Characterisation and Small-Scale Remediation
Land quality characterisation, site investigation and small-scale remediation of radiological, non-radiological and mixed contamination. The scope comprises all phases of land quality management from desk-based investigation through to the implementation and verification of land quality remedial work. Services typically required include the production of conceptual site models, risk assessment (all phases), intrusive site investigations conducted for land quality characterisation purposes and associated groundwater and soil sampling and analysis. Remediation services, comprising remedial options appraisal, concept and detailed design and implementation of remedial schemes may also be required.
Specialist Radiological Characterisation, Assessment & Minor Remediation
Non-intrusive and intrusive investigations, sample analysis and reporting on the extent and magnitude of radiologically contaminated ground and in-ground structures. The aim of the characterisation work will support radiological land quality characterisation, but also specifically focus on work required as part of site end state, delicensing, Environmental Permit /Environmental Authorisation surrender) activities. The scope also includes the identification of appropriate decontamination techniques, as well as treatment and remediation where necessary. Technical consultancy support to work associated with site release from regulatory control may also be required.
Associated Services
The provision of other services allied to the land quality sector, for example work to support Environmental Impact Assessment delivery (including baseline surveys, landscape/visual impact assessment and flood risk), geotechnical services and analytical services (radiological, non-radiological and geotechnical) as required. Additional information: You are requested to submit your responses by April 27th via email to:

matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010934-2023
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2024Expired
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
MAGNOX LIMITED
Contact Name
Matt Eeley
Contact Email
matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS35 1RQ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Severn Vale
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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