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UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:36

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 09:30

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30 Oct 2025 at 09:10

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender is titled "UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services," and falls within the radioactive waste treatment services industry. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been completed with contracts active from 10th March 2026 to 9th March 2030. This framework agreement employs an open procurement method with mini competitions for each work package, utilising a closed type for competitions within the agreement. Notable deadlines in the planning stage included a site visit on 10th November 2025, the tender submission deadline on 2nd December 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 24th November 2025, with awards concluding on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in radioactive waste treatment services. The contract is open to companies capable of fulfilling the framework agreement requirements, with a gross value of £3,000,000. With a focus on quality and price criteria, it appeals particularly to large companies adept in handling advanced waste characterisation and treatment processes, as demonstrated by the awarded firms, Amentum Clean Energy Limited, NUVIA Ltd, and NSG Environmental Ltd. Moreover, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate in mini competitions for specific work packages, promoting business growth and expansion within the sector. The procurement framework accommodates businesses with suitable capabilities, fostering competitiveness and innovation in the service provision.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services

Notice Description

A Framework for the provision of Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services- including waste characterisation, treatment and preparation service and if and where appropriate packaging for disposal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-26

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

NSG ENVIRONMENTAL

NUVIA

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