--- title: "GDF Site Evaluation - Services Reference number: RWM169_GDF_Site_Evaluation_PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2020-06-08" --- # GDF Site Evaluation - Services Reference number: RWM169_GDF_Site_Evaluation_PIN Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d47d2a-c0a1-4e6a-a580-70f7789ff1a5.json) ## Summary Sellafield is initiating a public procurement process titled "GDF Site Evaluation - Services" with reference number RWM169_GDF_Site_Evaluation_PIN. The contract falls within the architectural, engineering and surveying services category, focusing on the evaluation of potential sites for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in England and Wales. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17 July 2020. The total estimated value is approximately £16.5 million, structured as a Framework Agreement spanning an initial five-year term, with potential extensions of up to another five years. Key documents concerning this opportunity have been published for informational purposes only. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in engineering, surveying, and consultative services, particularly those with experience in infrastructure projects and nuclear safety. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in environmental assessments or site evaluations are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can position themselves strategically in a sector with increasing demand for technical services related to nuclear facility development and environmental management. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice (only) for possible opportunities regarding the supply of services in relation to Site Evaluation for the GDF. This notice does not require a response. I have uploaded two documents for information only - 1) Site Evaluation information England - Please note that the possible sites may be in England and / or Wales. 2) Indicative (Draft) Programme which is subject to change. The procurement will be for the award of a Framework Agreement with Lots. Details will be included in the ITT. Approx value PS16.5M - 5 Year initial time frame + possible further 5 Years Additional information: This is a Prior Information Notice (only) for possible opportunities regarding the supply of services in relation to Site Evaluation for the GDF. This notice does not require a response. I have uploaded two documents for information only - 1) Site Evaluation information England - Please note that the possible sites may be in England and / or Wales. 2) Indicative (Draft) Programme which is subject to change. The procurement will be for the award of a Framework Agreement with Lots. Lots are yet to be defined. Details will be included in the ITT. Approx value PS16.5M - 5 Year initial time frame + possible further 5 Years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1addeb8-52d6-4167-a725-87210950ee2e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services - 98113100 - Nuclear safety services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2020 at 11:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1addeb8-52d6-4167-a725-87210950ee2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1addeb8-52d6-4167-a725-87210950ee2e 8th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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