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title: "PIN - Geosphere Characterisation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bc4a086-3926-4afe-8866-c91658ac2b25"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2023-09-07"
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# PIN - Geosphere Characterisation

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc4a086-3926-4afe-8866-c91658ac2b25

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## Summary

The buying organization Nuclear Waste Services has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "Geosphere Characterisation" within the Research laboratory services industry category. This tender, in the planning stage, aims to develop capabilities for geological characterisation needed for site investigations related to a Geological Disposal Facility. The engagement end date for this tender is scheduled for October 11, 2023.

This opportunity is suited for businesses offering geoscience laboratory services, geological and geophysical instruments, consultancy services, and environmental engineering consultancy. The procurement process by Nuclear Waste Services offers a value of GBP 1,000,000 for interested suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender through the Atamis portal.

## 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 to allow the geological characterisation of potential sites being considered as hosts for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) during future site-specific intrusive investigations. Suppliers wishing to register interest and to obtain more information must register on the Atamis portal at the link below and search for the Title or Reference Number of this PIN. https://www.one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe6d404-edef-42b0-b59b-f85618fc657f |
| 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 | 7 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

- 7 Sep 2023 at 09:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe6d404-edef-42b0-b59b-f85618fc657f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe6d404-edef-42b0-b59b-f85618fc657f
  7th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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