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title: "DECOVALEX Project - D2027+"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# DECOVALEX Project - D2027+

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13c430f8-57a8-432f-b163-6e13ab218148

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "DECOVALEX Project - D2027+" is managed by Nuclear Waste Services Ltd and focuses on the research and development industry. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process is classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" with a total value of £750,000. The key dates include the tender period ending on 1st April 2024 and the contract duration from 29th May 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement stage now stands at the award phase, with Quintessa Limited being the successful supplier, receiving an active award valued at £574,560 from the total contract amount via an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in geological and environmental research, providing a platform for experts in coupled processes affecting geological environments. Companies with a robust background in technical research, development services, and consultancy will find this contract beneficial for business growth and expansion. While initially not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger and more established firms in the sector are well-positioned to contribute significantly to this long-term and highly specialised project, thereby enhancing their portfolios and industry standing.

## Notice

Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be38c1cf-952f-4537-ad5f-cf1d597444eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £574,560 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HAWELL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be38c1cf-952f-4537-ad5f-cf1d597444eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be38c1cf-952f-4537-ad5f-cf1d597444eb
  22nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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