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Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 08:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance" contract is being managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a public authority based in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry categories of construction-related services, engineering, industrial quality control, and inspection services. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement aims to provide independent quality assurance for civil works and design activities. Key dates include a future notice date set for 1 March 2027, while the contract period is scheduled to begin on 31 December 2027 and conclude on 29 January 2038. The procurement will support ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and quality in project delivery.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, or quality assurance services. Firms with expertise in quality control, especially in industrial and construction contexts, will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract is designed to bolster existing checks and balances, which can lead to long-term growth prospects for companies that successfully deliver high standards in service quality and compliance. Although the contract is part of a framework agreement, there is potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively, given the outlined suitability criteria. This procurement not only represents a substantial project in terms of scope and duration but also offers a platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise in managing and overseeing complex infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance

Notice Description

The Vault Optimisation & Capping Delivery (VOCD) Assurance contract Scope will comprise of the independent quality assurance of the civil works and design to augment internal existing quality assurance capabilities for NWS' VOCD contract. The Supplier for this contract will perform checks on the construction and design activities performed by the VOCD Contractor, ensuring they meet the pre-defined environmental regulation criteria, particularly in relation to containment systems, materials, and installation quality, thereby supporting safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose delivery of the VOCD contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d069
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068962-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

71731000 - Industrial quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2027 - 29 Jan 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
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
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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