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title: "Site Characterisation Support Services Framework - Load Tender Documents"
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# Site Characterisation Support Services Framework - Load Tender Documents

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff39cb8-d80b-42ec-b99d-b158aa6bc38c

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being led by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, focusing on the 'Site Characterisation Support Services Framework'. This initiative falls under the geological consultancy services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 19th December 2021, with an overall value of £8,000,000. The contract period spans from 22nd October 2021 to 21st October 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 10th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the geological consultancy sector, particularly those that specialise in site characterisation and related services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support in areas such as cost estimation, system enablement, and site management are well-positioned to compete. Given the scale of the contract, large firms such as Atkins Limited, AECOM Limited, and Jacobs UK Limited have already engaged, indicating a competitive environment that may also be open to innovative smaller businesses or niche providers with specialised expertise.

## Notice

The scope of work included in the framework aims to provide RWM with support preparing and delivering site characterisation services including scope area 1 Site Characterisation Knowledge Base, scope area 2 Site Characterisation Cost & Schedule Estimation, scope area 3 Site Characterisation Enabled Systems and scope area 4 Planning and Managing Site Investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a48e6c-df1f-4888-b02d-2d87a1b6153b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2021 - 21 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ATKINS; JACOBS; RPS ENERGY CONSULTANTS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2021 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a48e6c-df1f-4888-b02d-2d87a1b6153b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a48e6c-df1f-4888-b02d-2d87a1b6153b
  19th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13727&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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