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AGR spent fuel Advice

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nuclear Waste Services Limited seeking advice and information on the in-reactor history of AGR spent fuel, with EDF as the designated supplier due to owning the intellectual property. The procurement process, categorised under technical analysis or consultancy services, falls within the services industry, and is classified as above threshold. The direct award method was used, justified by EDF’s exclusive rights. The location is Calderbridge, Seascale, UK. The process is in the award stage, with the contract period slated from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2029, allowing for a one-year renewal. A milestone for future signature is scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those with expertise in technical consultancy services within the energy sector. Businesses that can offer intellectual property or unique technical insights in nuclear energy management can find avenues for growth. The engagement with Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority, can lead to long-term collaboration possibilities, especially when dealing with nuclear waste and energy consultation. As EDF is a large supplier, potential subcontractors or technical partners might explore collaboration opportunities within this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AGR spent fuel Advice

Notice Description

. As part of the ongoing experimental programme, NWS requires advice and information on the in-reactor history of AGR fuel to better inform experimental design and interpretation

Procurement Information

EDF own the IP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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