--- title: "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2024-08-07" --- # The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18123f50-299d-45cc-b8db-0071e8b2ac68.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a key player in the nuclear sector, has announced a tender for "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Ra". This open procedure, currently active and set to end on 19th August 2024, seeks services related to the collection, transport, and processing of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources (HASS). The contract is valued between £2m and £4.5m and includes a period from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2025. It targets radioactive waste storage, disposal, and transportation within the UK, its territories, and globally. The NDA will collaborate with Nuclear Transport Solutions as its agent, ensuring specialised management and transportation expertise. This procurement provides a fertile ground for businesses engaged in nuclear waste management, transport, and disposal services to grow their market presence. Companies with expertise in handling high-activity radioactive sources stand to benefit greatly. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, enabling them to potentially secure a substantial portion of the nuclear waste management market. Given the specialised nature of the services required, firms with a strong track record in irradiated fuel management and established safety protocols will be well-placed to compete for this tender. ## Notice The Home Office are leading a cross government programme of activities which seeks to replace caesium-137 irradiators used in biological and biomedical research facilities within the UK, where a viable alternative technology or solution exists. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) acting as their agent has been instructed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to establish and support the collection of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Source (HASS) through a suitable disposal route. The NDA Group have been tasked with enabling a disposal route for these sources into Sellafield. Note, Sellafield is the current waste management route for sealed sources. NTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NDA which has extensive and proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and transporting nuclear materials. This Contract is for 6 Irradiator Units and PS2m - PS3m has been allocated for these initial 6 Irradiator Units. There may be a further 3 Irradiator Units that may also fall within the scope of this Contract, for which additional budget (up to PS1m - PS1.5m) would be provided by the Authority, should their collection and processing be required. The budget and approvals are secured for the initial 6 Irradiator Units and should the collection and processing of the additional 3 be required, it would be subject to additional budget and governance approvals. Further information can be found here https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059411ef-3c67-4dd2-8403-da46ecfc1f21 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | MOOR ROW, CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA24 3HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste - 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services - 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste - 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste ## Release History - 7 Aug 2024 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059411ef-3c67-4dd2-8403-da46ecfc1f21 - 2 Jul 2024 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928470f8-1f4b-4fcb-bde5-c0a3087ee677 - 19 Jun 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208004ea-379d-4ca9-8bcc-007d0f3a34ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/059411ef-3c67-4dd2-8403-da46ecfc1f21 7th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/928470f8-1f4b-4fcb-bde5-c0a3087ee677 2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208004ea-379d-4ca9-8bcc-007d0f3a34ae 19th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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