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# Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Solutions

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12cb3e96-769e-425a-a911-0ae450612933

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, aiming to establish a Framework Agreement for Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Solutions related to radioactive waste management. The tender covers various lots, including Packaging Inspection Support and Alternative Treatment, with an estimated value of £12 million over four years for Lots 2 and 4. The contract commenced on 15 May 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 14 May 2025. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 90520000, and the chosen method for this tender was an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the environmental and hazardous waste management sector. Companies that specialise in providing expertise for radioactive waste management, licensing support, and innovative treatment solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With private and public organisations able to access this Framework, the winning suppliers, International Nuclear Services Limited and NSG Environmental Ltd, indicate a potential for substantial business growth in partnership with the buyer and related stakeholders in this specialised industry.

## Notice

LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR) has procuring a Framework Agreement for Expert Support & Alternative Treatment as follows: Lot 1 - Packaging Inspection Support: Undertaking quality activities, including various types of inspections, readiness reviews etc. to support packaging manufacture (NOT AWARDED) Lot 2 - Packaging Licensing Support: Provision of licensing capability support, including delivery of licences, production of transportation documentation, technical assistance etc. (1 supplier) Lot 3 - Expert Support: Provision of expertise to support the delivery of various radioactive waste management projects, including production of strategy documents, technical analyses, providing on-site project management for large, complex jobs etc. (NOT AWARDED) Lot 4 - Alternative Treatment: Provide access to the market for the identification, exploration and implementation of new and alternative treatment solutions for radioactive waste management, including: problematic waste streams, other complex waste streams, delivery of trials and solution deployment (1 supplier) The estimated value is PS12m over 4 years for Lot 2 and 4, although the agreement is formally zero-value with no spend guaranteed. The Framework will be for use by organisations that either currently hold, or may in future enter into, a Waste Services Contract with LLWR. These organisations include private sector bodies, plus public sector bodies that fall into one or more of the categories detailed in the associated TED/OJEU Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06d62a3-dbfe-4036-ad77-2d6392373699 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2021 - 14 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | SEASCALE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED TRADING AS NTS; NSG ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06d62a3-dbfe-4036-ad77-2d6392373699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06d62a3-dbfe-4036-ad77-2d6392373699
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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