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title: "Environmental Safety Case"
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buyer: "LLW REPOSITORY LTD"
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# Environmental Safety Case

Buyer: LLW REPOSITORY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e881386-a019-4807-834a-056804d619dc

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## Summary

The LLW Repository Ltd is seeking support for the Environmental Safety Case (ESC), crucial for the disposal of low-level waste at its repository site in Cumbria. The tender process, which was completed as of 7th February 2017, involved several lots catering to different expertise areas such as general support, hydrogeological services, and peer review. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and has a total value of £27,500,000, with a minimum contract value of £7,500,000. The contract period runs from 3rd April 2017 to 31st March 2022, with an updated ESC required by May 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental management and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in low-level waste strategies and safety assessments. Companies with expertise in impact assessment, hydrogeology, and technical support would be well-suited to participate. Sourcing from a diverse range of suppliers, the tender encourages collaboration amongst large firms in the industry. Interested businesses may consider forming partnerships to enhance their bids and meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

A regulatory necessity for LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR) is to maintain the capacity and capability to support the implementation and ongoing development of the Environmental Safety Case (ESC). The objective of LLWR's ESC is to demonstrate to the Environment Agency (EA) and other stakeholders that it is safe to continue to dispose of low level waste at the LLWR's repository site. LLWR's Environmental Permit requires submission of an updated ESC to the EA by May 2021, and work has already commenced to plan the next ESC. To enable delivery, LLWR requires experienced technical experts with the specialist knowledge to support the development of the ESC. The scope covers the following: - Lot 1: General support to the LLWR ESC Team, as embedded resource, to manage and deliver technical activities (Single Supplier); - Lot 2: General technical support in areas such as impact assessment, near-field expertise and optimisation (Multi-Supplier); - Lot 3: Hydrogeological and geological support to maintain models and undertake calculations (Single Supplier); - Lot 4: Peer Review to provide independent oversight of the work programme (Single Supplier).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a82f77-cd0f-4f9f-a4d4-ea5d954855d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 | LLW REPOSITORY LTD |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMEC FOSTER WHEELER NUCLEAR; EDEN NUCLEAR AND ENVIRONMENT; ENVIROCENTRE; GALSON SCIENCES; NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY; QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a82f77-cd0f-4f9f-a4d4-ea5d954855d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7a82f77-cd0f-4f9f-a4d4-ea5d954855d0
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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