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 PS34,000 over four years, will provide DESNZ with robust data management, quality assurance, and expert analysis to ensure accurate, timely submissions to OSPAR. Market engagement The market engagement seeks supplier feedback to inform the programme structure and delivery model. We welcome input regarding effective methods for delivering the work streams within this programme.
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/033581-2026
- 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, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
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
- £34,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 23 Apr 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 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
- DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1A 2EG
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033581-2026
14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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