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title: "Review of technically feasible options for accelerating implementation of the geological disposal program"
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# Review of technically feasible options for accelerating implementation of the geological disposal program

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3177840c-d8db-4f3f-918a-5990708f2f10

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, which has recently completed a tender titled "Review of technically feasible options for accelerating implementation of the geological disposal program." This service procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The location for the delivery of services included the United Kingdom and other territories. The tender was awarded with a value of £30,000 through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 23rd February 2020 and concluding on 5th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses inclined towards environmental consultancy and geological expertise. Companies with strengths in project management, risk assessment, and innovative engineering solutions would be particularly well-suited to respond to similar tenders in the future. This procurement process signals a commitment to advancing geological disposal technologies, inviting stakeholders from both large and specialised firms to contribute to the development of practical options for the UK's geological disposal programme.

## Notice

A review of the technically feasible options for accelerating implementation of the geological disposal program. The review will consider geology (host rock), hydraulic conditions, environmental setting, storage techniques (e.g., multipurpose canister), exploratory site characterization activities and available and potential future construction methodologies and techniques. Further, the review will evaluate the risks and opportunities, financial costs, and potential schedule impacts of identified technical options for accelerating the progression of a geological disposal facility in the UK. The review will acknowledge the statutory planning and environmental assessment requirements in the UK and the lessons learned from other similar national projects will be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d1a795-911b-4787-a5de-c54a98482531 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2020 - 5 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAROLTTA E SANDERS ( D/B/A SANDERS ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d1a795-911b-4787-a5de-c54a98482531

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d1a795-911b-4787-a5de-c54a98482531
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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