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UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 09:30

TenderUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 09:10

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5155 Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services" is overseen by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire. This tender falls under the industry category of radioactive waste treatment services with operations predominantly situated in the UK, specifically in regions such as Abingdon. Currently at the award stage with an anticipated contract commencement date of 11th March 2026, the contract is valued at £2.5 million (gross value of £3 million) and has been facilitated through an open procurement procedure. Notably, the procurement includes a framework agreement, indicating ongoing opportunities for engagement over the contract period, which is set to conclude on 9th March 2030. The submission period for the tender concluded on 2nd December 2025, with the award decision expected by 7th January 2026. A standstill period is set until 3rd March 2026 for final regulatory compliance.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to the characterisation and treatment of radioactive waste. By being part of this framework, companies, particularly large-scale suppliers like Amentum Clean Energy Limited, NUVIA Ltd, and NSG Environmental Ltd, can secure a stable source of revenue over the contract's duration. While the tender was notably competitive, as reflected in the number of bids received, there is substantial potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be involved through mini-competitions within the framework. This contract's focus on quality over price, with a 70% weight on quality criteria, indicates that businesses with robust technical expertise and innovative treatment solutions are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business expansion and enhanced reputation within the industry.

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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/015501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-10-26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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