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title: "Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework"
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# Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01d6e36c-bdcd-45b7-9be7-c745ea0a0242

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework" is being managed by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance. This framework falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services along with related consultancy services. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the contract period extends from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with potential extensions. The tender period concluded on 11 February 2020, and the award was completed on 8 June 2020. The services will be provided across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on waste management, particularly those with capabilities in dealing with radioactive and hazardous waste. Firms that specialise in disposability assessments, waste package assurance, and related technical audits would be particularly well-suited to participate. Major players in the field of environmental consultancy and waste management services can leverage their expertise to compete effectively for the awarded contracts, which amounted to £6.7 million shared among four selected suppliers.

## Notice

RWM is looking to appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide support with Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance requirements using the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) Open procedure. In support of the packaging of wastes for disposal, RWM maintains a programme of Disposability Assessments for proposals to package HAW. RWM separately undertakes Package Assurance to confirm that wastes have been packaged under the arrangements agreed through Disposability Assessment and to ensure evidence that the packages are disposable will be available in future. In support of Package Assurance, RWM undertakes package records assessment, technical audit of packaging activities and maintains the validity of endorsements through Periodic Review. Disposability Assessments and Waste Package Assurance encompass wastes arising at all Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and non-NDA estate sites. The Framework is divided into three Lots; Lot 1 Disposability Assessment - 2 Bundles Lot 2 Support for Waste Package Records Assessment Lot 3 Support for Technical Audit and Periodic Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75bfdd-1bb5-4acb-807e-27f19ae2ff40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,700,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY; NSG ENVIRONMENTAL LTD (NUCLEUS; ORANO PROJECTS; TUV SUD LIMITED - NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2020 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75bfdd-1bb5-4acb-807e-27f19ae2ff40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd75bfdd-1bb5-4acb-807e-27f19ae2ff40
  29th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12267&B=SELLAFIELD
  Further information can be found within the tender documents on the link given.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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