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Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2025 at 14:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2025 at 12:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Environment Agency, centred on the "Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements" project, aims to consolidate knowledge on radioactive substance regulation for disposal facilities. The buyer, a public authority part of central government, is located in London, UK. This specific process falls under the 'services' category, particularly research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement followed an open method, considered below threshold for competition purposes. The procurement progressed through stages from tender to award, concluding in completion by the end of August 2025. Notably, the contract was signed on 2nd June 2025, with completion also slated for August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research consultancy services. Companies specialising in regulatory, environmental, and geoscience consulting can find this project well-suited to their competencies. With an emphasis on technical evaluation alongside commercial cost considerations, firms that excel in innovative and cost-effective solutions in environmental and regulatory domains are well-positioned to succeed in such competitive tenders. Furthermore, the project involves collaboration at a national and international level, offering businesses an opportunity to expand their networks and expertise in this specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements

Notice Description

The project will collate national and international knowledge and practices on appropriate radioactive substance regulation permit requirements (e.g. relating to facility design, waste inventory, waste activity concentration, heterogeneity) for different near surface disposal facilities and settings to assist in making informed decisions on permit requirements. Project completion is scheduled for the end of August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,840 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Amy Furniss
Contact Email
amy.furniss@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERA GEOSCIENCES

Further Information

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