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title: "RWM Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework Reference number: RWM176 - Pre Engagement"
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# RWM Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework Reference number: RWM176 - Pre Engagement

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2472b4af-0a88-484c-b2e7-6ab425246f85

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Sellafield, focusing on the 'RWM Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework' (Reference number: RWM176). This initiative falls under the category of industry-specific software development services, primarily aimed at supporting the deep geological disposal facility for radioactive waste in the UK. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with an engagement end date set for 19 February 2021. The geographical focus is on the North West region of the United Kingdom, with significant details available regarding the framework agreement intended to distribute up to five lots for bespoke technical software tool development.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with competencies in analytical and scientific software solutions. Companies that can effectively deliver custom software solutions or contribute to developing tools for safety cases in the nuclear sector would be well-positioned to compete. This is especially relevant for organisations looking to expand their services within government contracts and the nuclear decommissioning industry.

## Notice

RWM have been tasked by the Government via the Nuclear Decommissioning authority (NDA) to deliver a deep geological disposal facility (GDF) in the UK for the long-term disposal of radioactive waste. RWM must provide substantial evidence to underpin the technical requirements for each safety case. RWM's proposed procurement strategy is to award up to 5 lots under a framework agreement to further develop a variety of bespoke specialist technical software tools to support updates to its' safety case. Please see attached for more details and invite to Supplier Presentation Webinar on 19 February 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9205cb21-4477-4524-8366-f21c1b07e107 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 10:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9205cb21-4477-4524-8366-f21c1b07e107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9205cb21-4477-4524-8366-f21c1b07e107
  9th February 2021 - 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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