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title: "ESC-L2-TO341 Non-Human Biota"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
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# ESC-L2-TO341 Non-Human Biota

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0073dfb0-69bf-464e-9e1b-b56630397822

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## Summary

The Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the tender titled "ESC-L2-TO341 Non-Human Biota" in the services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £130,741.34 GBP, and the contract period is from November 13, 2023, to May 1, 2026. The location of the project is in North West, United Kingdom, with a tender deadline of October 30, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the environmental monitoring sector, to work on assessing radiological impacts to non-human biota for the next Major Review of the ESC. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Nuclear Waste Services is the buying organisation, and the contract was awarded to Quintessa Limited on November 8, 2023.

## Notice

Undertake assessment calculations of radiological impacts to non-human biota for the next Major Review of the ESC. This includes developing the assessment approach, associated numerical models, two formal phases of assessment calculations and associated reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67271cea-69c6-424d-b460-fe7058ca570c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,741 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,741 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67271cea-69c6-424d-b460-fe7058ca570c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67271cea-69c6-424d-b460-fe7058ca570c
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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