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UKRI-5477 Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2026 at 12:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 12:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the ISIS Facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, is procuring an end-to-end service for disposing of radioactive combustible waste. The requirement covers collection from Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, transport and final disposal at appropriately licensed incineration facilities. The waste is held under UKRI’s permit to accumulate radioactive waste and includes various categories in different sizes and shapes. This is a specialist radioactive-waste disposal service, classified under CPV 90521300. The work is delivered from Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Suppliers should therefore be able to manage the full chain from site collection through compliant transport to final treatment and disposal, rather than providing only one element of the service.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: UKRI invited offers through an open procedure. It comprises one lot. The enquiry deadline was 3 September 2026 at 14:00, and the tender submission deadline was extended by seven days to 17 September 2026 at 14:00. The award decision was due by 7 October 2026. The contract period is 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2030, with a one-year optional extension to 1 November 2031. The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT, or £480,000 including VAT. Bids are evaluated on price at 30% and technical and quality at 70%. Electronic submission is allowed in English through UKRI’s Atamis eSourcing platform.

This opportunity suits a suitably qualified and licensed radioactive-waste specialist able to provide a complete disposal operation. The successful supplier will need capability in collecting radioactive combustible waste from a research facility, arranging compliant transport, and securing final disposal at appropriately licensed incineration facilities. Experience managing different radioactive-waste categories and waste items of varying sizes and shapes would be relevant to the stated requirement. The service calls for end-to-end operational coordination, including safe handling, logistics, regulatory compliance and liaison with licensed treatment facilities. A supplier with the necessary radioactive-waste licences, transport arrangements, technical controls and access to suitable incineration capacity is well placed to compete. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, provided they can demonstrate the required specialist capability and licensing.

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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 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/077225-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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