Planning

Incineration of Radioactive Waste

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), a central government public authority, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the "Incineration of Radioactive Waste". This tender is classified under services related to radioactive and hazardous waste management and is located in Oxfordshire, within the United Kingdom. The procurement process includes a preliminary market engagement phase with a scheduled milestone due on 14th November 2025. This project involves various packaging types for waste and includes handling goods classified as dangerous, requiring specific safety protocols. The estimated contract value is £1.5 million, with gross costs reaching £1.8 million, and it is set to start on 4th February 2026, spanning one year initially, with an option for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in hazardous and radioactive waste management services, particularly those experienced in incineration processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide expertise in packaging, sorting, and safe disposal of dangerous goods are well-suited to compete for this contract. The UKAEA is open to innovative solutions and encourages suppliers to propose alternatives that could offer mutual benefits. Engaging in this procurement could lead to business growth through long-term collaboration and potential renewals, expanding both market reach and expertise in a niche yet crucial sector of waste management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Incineration of Radioactive Waste

Notice Description

UKAEA uses and will continue to use a variety of packaging types for its solid and liquid incinerable waste, including 200ltr steel drums or fibre kegs as well as plastic packages of varying volumes (20l up to 1000L IBCs as appropriate). Where dangerous goods, either class 7 or otherwise require disposal, the organisations qualified and appointed DGSAs (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors) will review and approve packaging choices. Wastes are currently sorted and segregated in dedicated handling facilities, prior to undergoing the appropriate characterisation techniques based on provenance, including destructive and non-destructive techniques such as sampling for combustion analysis and gamma spectrometry. Soft wastes are compacted in-drum using a low force compactor to help maximise packing efficiency. Whilst this specification outlines current UKAEA practice, the organisation is willing to discuss alternatives or suggestions put forward by suppliers, where there is an opportunity for mutual benefit.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99567&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070180-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90513300 - Refuse incineration services

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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