---
title: "PIN - Engineering Barrier Systems & Material Science Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-07-29"
---

# PIN - Engineering Barrier Systems & Material Science Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1.json)

## Summary

The buying organisation, Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has announced a planning stage for a future tender titled "PIN - Engineering Barrier Systems & Material Science Framework". This procurement pertains to the research consultancy services industry (CPV code: 73210000) and targets projects related to the engineered barrier systems (EBS) and materials science framework suitable for geological disposal facilities in the UK. The procurement process aims to engage suppliers to understand market capacity and capability. Businesses should note the essential milestone, with engagement ending on 6th September 2024. The procurement process involves services across a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations. This tender involves a total estimated value of £58,000,000 and is tailored towards both SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in engineering, materials science, and waste management. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for the EBS, container materials, and related accident performance research and testing stand to benefit from this framework. It encourages involvement from SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the accessibility of this opportunity to smaller and socially-focused enterprises. Given the substantial budget and wide-ranging applications, this procurement process is well-suited for businesses looking to expand their research and consultancy services in the nuclear waste sector.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) would like to notify suppliers of future requirements and engage with the market to understand what it can provide in terms of capacity and capability to deliver Research & Development services for the Engineered Barrier Systems (EBS) and Materials Science Framework. This framework will enable the development of the EBS and container materials which can be deployed in a UK site-specific geological disposal facility. This framework also includes provision for waste package accident performance research and testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823e9ae-4f46-494d-97f9-39fb89b2d64e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823e9ae-4f46-494d-97f9-39fb89b2d64e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2823e9ae-4f46-494d-97f9-39fb89b2d64e
  29th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-17434998-b900-4cc4-b1b0-ad41affe14f1.json.