--- title: "Provision of Legal Advice in relation to Nuclear Power, Nuclear Decommissioning, Radioactive Waste Management and Wider Energy Related issues" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-18" --- # Provision of Legal Advice in relation to Nuclear Power, Nuclear Decommissioning, Radioactive Waste Management and Wider Energy Related issues Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fc2f67-e1fb-4555-8d1e-d9ebb0643d3d.json) ## Summary The Copeland Borough Council is announcing a selective tender for the provision of legal advice relating to nuclear power, decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and broader energy issues. The contract is valued at £200,000 and is set to last for a period of four years, with a possible two-year extension. The tender period concludes on 18th February 2019, with the contract commencing on 23rd April 2019. The services will be required in the North West region of England, reflecting the Council's ongoing projects, including activities at the Sellafield site. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in environmental and energy law, particularly those with experience in nuclear-related matters. Businesses that provide legal advisory services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process. Companies equipped to handle complex regulatory issues and capable of advising on infrastructure projects and community benefits would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced legal advisors on a retained basis for a period of 4 years (plus 2 potential extension), to provide advice to the Council in relation to nuclear power, nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management and wider energy related matters. Specifically, the Council may require legal advice and support for the following areas of activity: * Nuclear decommissioning of redundant facilities on the Sellafield site; * Radioactive waste management at Sellafield and the Low Level Waste Repository; * Proposals from developers for new nuclear projects; * Interaction between the Council and the Planning Inspectorate regarding applications for development consent for major infrastructure projects; * Geological disposal infrastructure for management of the UK's high and intermediate level radioactive waste; * Research and development activities related to disposition of the UK's Plutonium stockpile and the development of Small Modular Reactors; * Development management, including but not limited to; negotiation of Strategic Planning Agreements and Planning Performance Agreements, negotiation of community benefits related to new nuclear developments, and applications for new nuclear/energy related developments under the Town and Country Planning Act; * National (UK Government) and international nuclear energy and radioactive waste-related policy developments/consultations; * Internal and external governance arrangements related to the nuclear industry, radioactive waste management and energy matters; * Other new and emerging energy technologies, infrastructure and models. Additional information: Suppliers are being formally invited to participate in this first stage of the Restricted tender process by completing the Supplier Selection Questionnaire which will become available upon expressing an interest in the opportunity via our procurement portal: https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a0d1c26-eb89-4e51-86f3-2634b28edfcd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2019 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a0d1c26-eb89-4e51-86f3-2634b28edfcd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a0d1c26-eb89-4e51-86f3-2634b28edfcd 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=910ec245-141b-e911-80f2-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.copeland.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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