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Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Mar 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Waste Services Limited focuses on awarding a contract for "Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services" addressing the nuclear waste management industry. This contract, valued at £3,400,000 (grossing £4,080,000), has been awarded directly to Nuvia Limited due to their partial ownership of the Intellectual Property and their role as the package design authority. The procurement method is a direct award, classified under single suppliers' intellectual property exclusive rights. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years, and encompasses services related to technical analysis, consultancy, and radioactive waste packaging, located primarily in the UK, with key activity in Calderbridge, Seascale, and Warrington. The award notice was published on 6 March 2026, with a scheduled signature date by 31 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services within the nuclear waste management sector. Given the scope of services required and the direct award process, organisations possessing substantial expertise and existing intellectual property in radioactive waste management stand well-suited to participate in similar future procurements. Large companies with strengths in designing and managing safety protocols for nuclear packaging can position themselves as credible contenders for contracts requiring specialised technical support services. The opportunity for a two-year contract extension further accentuates prospects for sustained business involvement and growth.

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Notice Title

Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of Type B NOVAPAK Design Authority and Technical Support Services

Procurement Information

Supplier owns 50% of the Intellectual Property and is the package design authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020276-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NUVIA

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