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title: "Trials work to determine suitability of alternative powders for Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) immobilisation"
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# Trials work to determine suitability of alternative powders for Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) immobilisation

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ea83d3-c923-4e74-8854-e7d7870365ce

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is conducting an open tender titled "Trials work to determine suitability of alternative powders for Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) immobilisation". This opportunity falls within the laboratory services sector and includes additional classifications related to hazardous waste services. The tender is located in Thurso, Caithness, and has a deadline for submissions set for 12th November 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 6th December 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those with experience in handling radioactive and hazardous waste. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for them to grow their capabilities and market presence in the public sector. Companies specialising in research and development of alternative materials for waste immobilisation would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Trials work to determine suitability of alternative powders for Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) immobilisation. See accompanying specification within CTM for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266122f0-c909-4675-883b-318dbadfaa3d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266122f0-c909-4675-883b-318dbadfaa3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266122f0-c909-4675-883b-318dbadfaa3d
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity 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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