--- title: "The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2023-05-16" --- # The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-391f8653-ab43-4277-bc27-b84684c660fc.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has initiated a tender titled "The provisions for services to collect, transport & process existing Seal - PIN" in the industry category of radioactive waste collection. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17th May 2023. The tender offers opportunities for SMEs and other businesses specialising in radioactive waste management. The tender involves a budget of £14.22 million and aims to appoint up to 2 suppliers through a competitive ITT process. This procurement process by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the collection, transport, and disposal of radioactive waste. Suppliers must meet specified security and quality thresholds to participate. The tender includes a 7-year framework with the potential for a 1+1 year extension. Interested suppliers can register for a supplier engagement event scheduled for 16th May 2023, providing a chance for businesses to network and showcase their capabilities in fulfilling the requirements of the tender. ## Notice The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. The Home Office are leading a cross government programme of activities which seeks to replace caesium-137 irradiators used in biological and biomedical research facilities within the UK, where a viable alternative technology or solution exists. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) acting as their agent has been instructed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to establish and support the collection of High Activity Sealed Radioactive Source (HASS) through a suitable disposal route. The NDA Group have been tasked with enabling a disposal route for these sources into Sellafield. Note, Sellafield is the current waste management route for sealed sources. NTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NDA which has extensive and proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and transporting nuclear materials. The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. Proposed Duration of this Framework will be 7 year plus option to extend by 1+1 year (9 year). The Maximum Budget including permissible extensions is PS14.22m The NDA will appoint up to 2 suppliers provided they pass the Standard Selection Questionnaire, Security and Quality thresholds which will be set in the ITT. The NDA shall host a supplier engagement event on 16th May 2023 10:00 to 12:30pm. This supplier event will be via a Microsoft teams conference. To register an interest please sign into or register with Atamis our e-sourcing portal: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome. Please provide details of names and email addresses of attendees. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22eb754-9fce-4474-822d-18b4ce6f745e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2023 | | 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | WESTLAKES SCIENCE PARK, MOOR ROW, CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA24 3HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste - 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services - 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste - 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste ## Release History - 16 May 2023 at 14:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22eb754-9fce-4474-822d-18b4ce6f745e - 16 May 2023 at 12:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2744cc2-4c54-4529-aa8f-edc8f3ee9263 - 11 Apr 2023 at 12:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7d697-630a-49ee-a566-8015efc2fbfc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22eb754-9fce-4474-822d-18b4ce6f745e 16th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2744cc2-4c54-4529-aa8f-edc8f3ee9263 16th May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc7d697-630a-49ee-a566-8015efc2fbfc 11th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acbae9dc-eaa3-4562-b29d-1c39107a4870 Fieldfare PIN Scope April 2023 v2 (002) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c54219f0-ad92-430a-884d-3a2f012e41a1 Fieldfare PIN Scope April 2023 v2 (002) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ddd7408-484f-47fa-b45c-6691912a6496 Fieldfare PIN Scope April 2023 v2 (002) ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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