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title: "Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework"
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# Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b4a250f-cbb3-48eb-a231-7900b77fcaa0

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance has initiated a tender titled "Disposability Assurance and Waste Packaging Support Framework". This tender is designed to provide consultancy and support services in the field of waste management, particularly focusing on disposability assessments and waste package assurance for hazardous and radioactive waste. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender period closes on 11 February 2020. The subsequent contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and last until 31 March 2024. The project falls under the industry category encompassing research and development services and related consultancy services, with a particular focus on hazardous waste management in the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and waste management services, particularly those experienced in dealing with hazardous and radioactive materials. Companies that offer expertise in waste treatment, storage, and disposal, as well as those able to support technical audits and periodic reviews, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender could enable businesses to establish or expand their footprint in the waste management sector, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with a key public authority.

## Notice

RWM is looking to appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to provide support with Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance requirements using the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) Open procedure. In support of the packaging of wastes for disposal, RWM maintains a programme of Disposability Assessments for proposals to package HAW. RWM separately undertakes Package Assurance to confirm that wastes have been packaged under the arrangements agreed through Disposability Assessment and to ensure evidence that the packages are disposable will be available in future. In support of Package Assurance, RWM undertakes package records assessment, technical audit of packaging activities and maintains the validity of endorsements through Periodic Review. Disposability Assessments and Waste Package Assurance encompass wastes arising at all Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and non-NDA estate sites. The Framework is divided into three Lots; Lot 1 Disposability Assessment - 2 Bundles Lot 2 Support for Waste Package Records Assessment Lot 3 Support for Technical Audit and Periodic Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b33ccb-bb59-4e0e-915a-081d5335d611 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b33ccb-bb59-4e0e-915a-081d5335d611

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b33ccb-bb59-4e0e-915a-081d5335d611
  20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12267&B=SELLAFIELD
  Further information can be found within the tender documents on the link given.

## Notice URLs

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

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