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Reporting UK Non-Nuclear Radioactive Discharges

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2026 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Jul 2026 at 12:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 May 2026 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 10:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero commissioned services to gather, analyse, verify and report annual UK non-nuclear radioactive discharge data. The work supports the United Kingdom’s obligations under the OSPAR Convention and contributes to monitoring the OSPAR Radioactive Substances Strategy and the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030. The supplier is expected to produce high-quality validated datasets and formal reporting templates, combining data management, quality assurance and expert analysis. The service covers the United Kingdom. It is primarily a data collection and collation service, with a radioactive materials classification (CPV 09343000 and 72314000). The requirement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Heqlas Integrated Services Ltd following a below-threshold open competition. Three bids were received, all three reached the final stage and all three were from SMEs. The award was made on 16 July 2026 for £25,500 excluding VAT, or £30,600 including VAT. The resulting contract was signed on 20 August 2026 and runs from 20 August 2026 to 18 August 2029. The tender submission deadline was 22 June 2026 at 12:00, with enquiries closing on 5 June 2026 at 12:00. Evaluation required pass/fail evidence of relevant international standards accreditation or equivalent, such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001 or OHSAS 18001, and UKAS certification. Scored criteria were understanding of the requirement 20%, approach and delivery plan 25%, skills and experience 25%, resourcing 20% and social value 10%.

This award indicates a defined public-sector requirement for specialist environmental and radioactive-discharge data services, delivered through an open competition and suitable for smaller suppliers. A credible future competitor would need to collect and collate annual discharge data from relevant sources, apply robust verification and quality-assurance processes, analyse the results and prepare accurate reporting templates for international submission. Evidence of full membership of a relevant international standards accreditation scheme or an equivalent standard, together with UKAS certification, would be important. Strong performance would also depend on demonstrating a clear delivery approach, relevant technical and professional experience, dependable resourcing and an understanding of OSPAR reporting obligations. Suppliers should be able to show how their work supports environmental monitoring and provides social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reporting UK Non-Nuclear Radioactive Discharges

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is seeking a supplier to gather, analyse, verify, and report annual UK non-nuclear radioactive discharge data, as required under the OSPAR Convention. This work supports the UK's international obligations by producing high-quality, validated datasets and formal reporting templates that contribute to monitoring progress against the OSPAR Radioactive Substances Strategy and the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030. Proposed Contract The contract, estimated to cost PS25,500 over three years, will provide DESNZ with robust data management, quality assurance, and expert analysis to ensure accurate, timely submissions to OSPAR.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating are invited to express their interest in attending a webinar organised by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The market engagement session will take place on 23rd April 2026 between 1:00pm-2:00pm. To confirm attendance, suppliers must send an email to nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk by 12:00 PM on 22nd April 2026. The email should include the organisation name and the names and email addresses of up to three nominated attendees. Engagement Process The Department will conduct a preliminary market engagement session, open to all suppliers and interested parties. After each session, a questionnaire will be provided, offering respondents the chance to submit more detailed and confidential feedback. During the webinar, there will be a presentation outlining the high-level service requirements. The session will also cover initial ideas regarding the procurement structure and commercial aspects. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share comments, with further input welcome via the follow-up questionnaire distributed after the event. Webinar Details The Preliminary Market Engagement Webinar will be hosted via MS Teams at 1:00pm on Tuesday, 23rd April 2026. For those unable to attend, the session content can be provided upon request following the webinar. How to Express Interest To register interest in attending the engagement sessions and submitting feedback, parties should email nuclearcommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk. Please include the names, roles, and organisation for up to three attendees. It should be noted that DESNZ does not guarantee the launch of a procurement process and cannot be held responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by potential suppliers in registering their interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06819d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080181-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
16 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Heqlas Integrated Services Ltd

Further Information

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