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title: "Long-Term Evolution of Candidate Plutonium Wasteforms Project"
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# Long-Term Evolution of Candidate Plutonium Wasteforms Project

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05b1e587-18b1-4f2c-b15d-bae4deed1749

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Long-Term Evolution of Candidate Plutonium Wasteforms Project" is led by Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), based in Didcot, England. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender was initiated on 28th January 2021, with a value of £843,089.31, and the contract period extends from 29th January 2021 until 1st September 2024. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, which indicates it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, especially those with experience in waste management and environmental science. Companies capable of engaging in long-term projects and demonstrating technical expertise in plutonium wasteforms will find this contract suitable. It is an excellent opportunity for larger firms looking to expand their portfolio in the nuclear waste management sector, particularly those with the capacity to handle comprehensive project requirements and foster collaborative relationships with institutions such as The University of Sheffield, which has been identified as a supplier for this contract.

## Notice

Long-Term Evolution of Candidate Plutonium Wasteforms Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a601019-534a-498a-8ac9-97cb66da089a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2021 - 1 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,929 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £958,018 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD; UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a601019-534a-498a-8ac9-97cb66da089a
- 20 Apr 2021 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956c0bb2-4f22-4c5a-a86b-b361a02553da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a601019-534a-498a-8ac9-97cb66da089a
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956c0bb2-4f22-4c5a-a86b-b361a02553da
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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