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DECOVALEX Project - D2027+

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jul 2024 at 13:51

Planning

01 Feb 2024 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has awarded the "DECOVALEX Project - D2027+" contract to Quintessa Limited, amounting to £574,560.00. The project focuses on understanding how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in the UK. This procurement, under the Research and Development Services category, uses an open procedure and lies within the services procurement category. The awarded contract was signed on 1st April 2024, with the project based in NWS Harwell, UK. This procurement has reached the Award stage, and the status is noted as active.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in geological environments and nuclear waste management. Companies that can provide advanced modelling capabilities, develop user-friendly interactive tools, and facilitate knowledge sharing will find this project relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on research consultancy stand a strong chance of competing successfully. Collaborating on such projects can enhance business portfolios and foster partnerships within the scientific research community.

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Notice Title

DECOVALEX Project - D2027+

Notice Description

Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04368b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022700-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£574,560 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 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
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

Contact Name
Patrick Butler
Contact Email
patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUINTESSA

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