Tender

Characterisatin Services Framework

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 15:52

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2025 at 15:52

TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is seeking to establish a Characterisation Services Framework, focusing on waste analysis services, which falls under the industry category of services. The procurement process, currently at the tender update stage as of 30 April 2025, involves setting up a Framework Agreement to deliver characterisation services such as laboratory analysis and fingerprint services. The procurement is designed to support the requirements of Nuclear Restoration Services and potentially other NDA OpCos across the UK. The framework's maximum value could reach up to £20 million. Critical dates involved include an amended deadline for participation being set to 6 May 2025, with the second stage invitation date previously updated to 29 May 2025. Interested parties must register and search using reference C20416.

This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in handling radioactive and hazardous waste. The procurement approach employs a restricted procedure, aiming for selective and qualified suppliers who meet rigorous criteria outlined in the procurement documents. Businesses with experience serving public sector contracts and those capable of delivering high-value, complex service frameworks would be ideally positioned to benefit from participating in this tender. The potential engagement in multi-lot arrangements also provides avenues for diverse service offerings and strategic partnerships within the nuclear restoration sector.

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Notice Title

Characterisatin Services Framework

Notice Description

The Contracting authority seeks to conduct a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for delivery of a range of characterisation services.<br/>It is anticipated that the Framework services include but are not limited to; laboratory analysis, fingerprint services and additional characterisation services, across up to 4 lots.<br/>Anticipated Framework is to support Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) requirements. Access to some NDA OpCos is also possible via multi provider lots, (whilst it is envisaged that usage outside of NRS will be limited)<br/>Maximum value range of up to PS13- PS20 million, however spend may not reach this range. <br/>Those wishing to access the associated tender documents and/or participate within the tender process should register their Organisation details at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome and search under the procurement title or reference C20416 within the 'find opportunities' page. <br/>Please note that participation conditions apply to this tender process. Further details can be found within associated procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Analytical Laboratory Services

Analytical Laboratory Services (excluding ILW samples requiring specialist facilities due to higher radioactivity levels)

Renewal: Optional extension period

Lot 2 - Fingerprint Services

Fingerprint Services

Renewal: Optional extension period

Lot 3 - Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services

Renewal: Optional extension period

Lot 4 - Additional Characterisation Services

Additional Characterisation Services

Renewal: Optional extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e59e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006444-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

79723000 - Waste analysis services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
liz.gilbert@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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