--- title: "Groundwater Capability Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2021-07-30" --- # Groundwater Capability Framework Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d5a8a23-6448-4bcf-9f90-121d2a3f5699.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Groundwater Capability Framework" is being conducted by Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), an organisation under the UK Government responsible for developing Geological Disposal Facilities for higher activity wastes. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as laboratory services, with related classifications in design-modelling and groundwater pollution monitoring. The tender is currently in the active stage of the open procurement method, with bids open until 2nd September 2021. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and will commence on 26th November 2021, lasting until 25th November 2025, at delivery addresses primarily in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and other locations across the UK and Europe. This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in laboratory services, environmental consultancy, and groundwater analysis, particularly those capable of providing innovative hydrogeological tools and expert technical support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is potential for collaboration in the three specific lots that require expertise in laboratory techniques, conceptual modelling, and peer review support. Businesses better suited to compete will likely have experience in the environmental or scientific sectors, especially those familiar with compliance regarding radioactive waste management and groundwater monitoring. ## Notice Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is the Government organisation responsible for the delivery of a Geological Disposal Facilities (GDF) for the UK's inventory of higher activity wastes, which are currently stored at secure surface facilities. This contract relates to the establishment of a groundwater capability framework (hereafter 'the framework').It is intended for advancement of the Scientific and Technology Readiness Levels (SRL/TRL) of groundwater tools, techniques and workflows commensurate with the needs of the GDF programme. There are 3 Lots under this framework. namely: * Lot 1: Laboratory and field techniques and tools for the collection of hydrogeochemical/hydrogeological geomicrobiological data (e.g. laboratory based geochemical, hydrogeological and mineralogical studies, extending to tool validation in the field). * Lot 2: Conceptual understanding and numerical representation - using hydrogeological and geochemical information to understand a site / setting, including the past and possible future evolution. This may include groundwater model rehearsals . * Lot 3: Provision of expert advice, including peer review, support for hydrogeological workflow development and technical integration. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9787fe-b545-45d1-9608-81909059a087 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 72242000 - Design-modelling services - 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9787fe-b545-45d1-9608-81909059a087 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9787fe-b545-45d1-9608-81909059a087 30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp Documents are available on the CTM Portal https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp Reference Number 13507 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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