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title: "PIN - Geosphere Evolution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b1c99f6-850e-4f29-af36-53b42bed5f07"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# PIN - Geosphere Evolution

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1c99f6-850e-4f29-af36-53b42bed5f07

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## Summary

The buying organisation Nuclear Waste Services has initiated a tender process titled "PIN - Geosphere Evolution" in the research laboratory services industry category. The procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 11th October 2023. The tender involves the development of a supply-chain-based niche geoscience laboratory services capability for potential geological disposal facility sites, worth £1,000,000 GBP. The opportunity is open to businesses across various countries, including the United Kingdom and the British Oversea Territories.

This tender by Nuclear Waste Services presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the geological and environmental services sector to engage with a pioneering project in geoscience research. Businesses offering geological laboratory services, environmental engineering consultancy, or geological and geophysical instruments are well-suited to compete. With a focus on post-closure safety assessment, interested parties can contribute expertise to shape the future of the geosphere through this tender.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to future market engagement that Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) intend to perform concerning the development of a supply-chain-based niche geoscience laboratory services capability. Such services will be required by NWS as part of its site characterisation programme of potential sites being considered as hosts for a geological disposal facility (GDF) and to make assessments of the future evolution of the geosphere during a post-closure safety assessment period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13489ba-9808-47c4-83a3-62168ba98e91 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 11:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13489ba-9808-47c4-83a3-62168ba98e91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13489ba-9808-47c4-83a3-62168ba98e91
  6th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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