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Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK." This tender focuses on services related to the collection, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive waste. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for contracts above the threshold, and aims to establish a framework agreement. Key dates include a future notice date on 1st June 2026, with the contract period expected from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030. The project is valued at £30 million gross, with £25 million net, and is located across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in radioactive waste management services. The framework agreement could attract small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in managing high activity sealed sources, and those capable of providing a comprehensive suite of services from waste collection to disposal, will find the tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses with experience in maintaining compliance with UK nuclear and waste management regulations will be well-positioned to compete. This opportunity not only expands service portfolios but also reinforces reputations in the sustainable disposal of hazardous materials.

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Notice Title

Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

Notice Description

Framework for the Provision of services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032825-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste

90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
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
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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