Tender

Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 18:24

PlanningUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 14:01

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 13:43

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services Limited, located in Calderbridge, Seascale, is seeking bids for its "Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis" contract. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on radiochemical and chemical analysis of environmental, land quality, and waste samples. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, is currently at the tendering stage, with the procurement method allowing electronic submissions in English via the Atamis portal. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 30th January 2026, while enquiries are open until 16th January 2026. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with award decisions expected no later than 16th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specializing in laboratory services, analysis services, and environmental protection. With a focus on technical and commercial criteria, alongside social value considerations, the procurement seeks organizations that can offer high-quality service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, highlighting inclusivity within the procurement process. The invitation for tenders suggests strong potential for firms with expertise in environmental monitoring to leverage their capabilities, expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term collaborations within the public sector. Businesses that possess the technical expertise in radiochemical analyses and environmental monitoring stand in an advantageous position to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis

Notice Description

Radiochemical and chemical analysis of environmental, land quality and waste samples. ITT documents are available on Atamis: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a348
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084073-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Hannah Armstrong
Contact Email
hannah.armstrong@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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