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The provisions for services for laboratory and research related technical services.

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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20 Jul 2023 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for services for laboratory and research-related technical services. The contract, with a total value of £8,800,000.00 GBP, was signed on 12th June 2023. The procurement involved the National Nuclear Laboratory and was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement opportunity focuses on scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, and engineering studies. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in research services, feasibility studies, radioactive waste packaging, design services, advisory engineering services, and waste analysis services. The procurement is ideal for companies with capabilities in the nuclear industry looking to engage in high-security scientific and laboratory-related projects.

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Notice Title

The provisions for services for laboratory and research related technical services.

Notice Description

Any scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the provision of any scientific studies, research and development, materials archive, technology demonstrations, trials and engineering studies, establishing new capabilities (design, construction, and installation of equipment), operation of NDA Group equipment, treatment of material and/or waste, analytical services, and managing of Universities contributions to the NDA mission that requires or offers the use of existing NNL UK facilities on either the Springfields or Sellafield Sites (and Workington facility where the inactive trials supports the later active work in the NNL operated active facilities) that are facilities in respect of which NNL has exclusive occupancy rights and including work of a high security nature.

Where NNL has unique laboratory related skills, capabilities and equipment to provide science, engineering, techniques and technologies and additional nuclear laboratory related services.

Seeking opportunities with Universities, other national laboratories.

Procurement Information

The requirements for this Framework require a UK Laboratory facility and the specialist skills and resources of the National Nuclear Laboratory, the Framework has been developed in line with these requirements in mind. Powders samples may be required for testing and are located at Sellafield Limited, and the NNL's Central Laboratory facility on the site is the only location where appropriate samples can be obtained. NDA will engage NNL for the Laboratory Related and Research and Experimental Services. <br/><br/>NNL are the sole operators in the Central Lab and have the expertise to complete requirements under this Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e3ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021014-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09342000 - Plutonium

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

79930000 - Specialty design services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802875

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

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