Planning

UKRI-5477 Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 10:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, is initiating a tender process for the "Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste" at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This procurement is in the planning stage and pertains to services in the disposal of radioactive waste industry category. A market engagement event is scheduled on-site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 1st June 2026, with registration due by 28th May 2026. The anticipated contract term is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and may extend up to 31st August 2031, offering a substantial contract valued at £400,000 to £480,000. Interested suppliers can expect future notices by 12th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste disposal services, particularly those possessing licenses for the transport and incineration of radioactive waste. Given the nature of the contract, companies with the necessary qualifications for handling and disposing of hazardous materials will find this procurement process beneficial for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criterion supports SME involvement. The comprehensive service requirement, spanning collection, transport, and final disposal, enables a diversified service offering, driving innovation and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5477 Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a permit to accumulate radioactive waste at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and is currently holding various categories of radioactive waste in varying size and shape. The ISIS Facility at STFC is seeking market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and licensed supplier to deliver an end-to-end radioactive waste disposal service, including collection from RAL, transport and final disposal at appropriately licensed incineration facilities. The anticipated contract term is 4+1 years. Any contract value or volumes referenced are indicative only and may change.

Planning Information

UKRI will be holding an on-site Market Engagement Event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on Monday 1 June 2026, providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-5477) by Thursday 28 May 2026. Details for Registration: Attendee Name Company Vehicle Registration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06860f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035517-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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