--- title: "Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED" published: "2019-09-12" --- # Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-011bf3fc-e4a2-48c7-93ee-bde080f36e94.json) ## Summary The Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is initiating the Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement, scheduled to commence in February 2020. This procurement, classified under research and development services, has a total budget of £9.5 million and will support the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) over a four-year period, concluding in February 2024. Key activities include a Supplier Open Day taking place on 17th September 2019 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, where potential suppliers can gather more information and confirm their interest in participating. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in radioactive waste management and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement method is designed for selective bidding. Companies with experience in waste management and those able to demonstrate qualified expertise in providing specialist resources and services will be well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. ## Notice Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. Through engagement with NDA's Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and other waste packagers, via the Disposability Assessments Process, RWM is in the unique position of being able to oversee and influence the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) by identifying opportunities and sharing best practice. The HAW Programme works in conjunction with other functions in RWM and with waste packagers to identify and deliver solutions to optimise the management of HAW. This includes: * Support to NDA strategy development and delivery, including areas such as: o Integrated Radioactive Waste Management o Magnox decommissioning strategy o Problematic Waste o Near Surface Disposal * Collaboration with Site Licence Companies (SLCs) to explore relatively near term opportunities that can: o Progress site Lifetime Plans (LTPs) o Reduce risk across the waste lifecycle o Deliver cost savings o Support application of the waste hierarchy The aim of this Framework is to provide fast, streamlined access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced specialist resources and services to support delivery of all aspects of the HAW Programme. It is expected that Framework Contracts issued under this Framework Agreement will commence in February 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years with a maximum total value of services to be procured through this Framework Agreement, across all Lots over the 4 year duration, is PS9,500,000. Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019 Time: 1000 - 1300 Location: Members Lounge, Edgbaston Stadium Edgbaston Road Birmingham B5 7QU https://edgbaston.com Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk by Friday 13th September by 11am. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 1 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2019 at 14:50 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc - 11 Sep 2019 at 11:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc - 1 Aug 2019 at 14:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9e56dd-b1f0-449b-9e02-56cdb31973bc 12th September 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08440a70-9ec1-4f02-80ad-6d70d0934b65 Agenda for supplier day ## Notice URLs - https://edgbaston.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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