Planning

Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 15:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 13:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 May 2025 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited, headquartered at Pelham House, Calderbridge, Seascale, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for an Environmental Safety Case. This tender, valued at £13,700,000, pertains to environmental safety services within the geological and hydrogeological sectors. Located in the United Kingdom and classified under public authority - sub-central government, the organisation seeks to replace existing safety cases under Lots 2 & 3. With an open procurement method and a planned contract period from January 2027 to January 2032, the industry is awaiting future notices with the next communication expected by 7 May 2026.

The procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental safety services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises that can utilise the framework agreement structure to enhance service delivery. Companies skilled in technical aspects of geological and hydrogeological support would be especially adept at competing for this contract due to its scope and focus. The planned procurement stages ensure ample time for businesses to prepare competitive proposals, facilitating long-term growth and sustainability in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological

Notice Description

Replacement to Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Lots 2 & 3 (General Technical including Geological and Hydrogeological Support)

Planning Information

Replacement to Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Lots 2,3&4 (General Technical including Geological and Hydrogeological Support & Peer Review Services) Initial market engagement conducted under PCR2015 (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-023744 https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023744-2024), due to unforeseen circumstances new market engagement is required to ensure market input on the considerations of additional scope. Suppliers are requested to contact Lewis Gribbin(Lewis.gribbin@nuclearwasteservices.uk) to receive a copy of the Market Engagement Request for Information (RFI) and return a completed Questionnaire document by 29/08/25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014467-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Robert Boston
Contact Email
robert.boston@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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