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title: "Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-150a2858-383f-488c-8321-bd71f4cfcf86"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-150a2858-383f-488c-8321-bd71f4cfcf86

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Integrated Design & Engineering Framework (IDEF)" has been conducted by Nuclear Waste Services, based in Calder Bridge, UK. This contract falls under the Engineering services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employed an open procedure above the threshold and has advanced to the award stage, with AECOM Limited being the successful supplier. The total contract value is set at £14,000,000, and the contract period spans from 13th May 2025 to 13th May 2029. The tender process was completed with key dates, including the tender period's end on 7th August 2024, and the award being published on 14th May 2025.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary engineering services, particularly those capable of supporting design and resource enhancements in waste management contexts. While the framework is of a zero value nature, businesses can benefit from numerous project orders that will be called-off throughout the framework's duration. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not indicated, large-scale engineering firms with experience in managing complex infrastructure projects would be well-aligned to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this agreement.

## Notice

The Integrated Design and Engineering Framework agreement seeks to provide NWS with a multidisciplinary vehicle to undertake design for works at the Repository Site and where required, resource enhancements directly into NWS, in client design management roles. This will be a zero value framework, and activities will be managed through Project Orders awarded as a call-off from the Framework, up to the indicated value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376db8aa-eb21-4c27-a3c2-964d302df537 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 13 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDER BRIDGE |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376db8aa-eb21-4c27-a3c2-964d302df537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376db8aa-eb21-4c27-a3c2-964d302df537
  14th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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