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title: "Treatment and Disposal of Sodium and Sodium Contaminated Waste Reference number: 12741"
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# Treatment and Disposal of Sodium and Sodium Contaminated Waste Reference number: 12741

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-158e7f9a-9f65-4fc6-9827-058e927b39a7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Treatment and Disposal of Sodium and Sodium Contaminated Waste" is currently in the planning stage, led by the Sellafield organisation, located at Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. The project, classified under the CPV code for Sodium (14783000), aims to address the disposal of substantial volumes of sodium and sodium-contaminated waste to reach an Interim End State. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 24th December 2020, and interested parties are encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest, which could be crucial in shaping the eventual tender submission that will follow this planning phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in sectors related to hazardous waste management, decommissioning services, and environmental consultancy. Companies specialising in waste analysis, consultancy, project management, and engineering services will particularly benefit from this contract. With a focus on innovative solutions for the disposal of contaminated waste, this procurement offers a promising avenue for growth in a field that requires expertise in both regulatory compliance and environmental safety.

## Notice

DSRL has a requirement to dispose of significant volumes of sodium and sodium contaminated waste to achieve Interim End State. DSRL wishes to receive Expressions of Interest to understand the extent to which there are solutions that would satisfy this outcome. Additional information: Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cavendish Dounreay Partnership Ltd, a consortium of Cavendish Nuclear, Jacobs and Amentum. It is funded by the NDA to deliver the site closure programme agreed with the Cavendish Dounreay Partnership Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b1693-39d6-46a9-a063-7ff2c6edb99d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Dec 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 | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 14783000 - Sodium
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 06:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b1693-39d6-46a9-a063-7ff2c6edb99d
- 16 Nov 2020 at 06:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b1693-39d6-46a9-a063-7ff2c6edb99d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b1693-39d6-46a9-a063-7ff2c6edb99d
  23rd November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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