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title: "National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste"
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# National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-479504af-a558-4ab0-8e4e-09ce5ec7bb81

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded the contract for the "National Waste Quality Checking Service for Radioactive Waste." This contract falls under the Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category. It aims to provide independent verification and assurance activities for lower activity radioactive wastes suitable for near-surface disposal, supporting regulatory compliance across England, Wales, and Scotland. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation, with a contract value of £1,000,000 and a contract period commencing on 10th September 2018 and concluding on 9th September 2022. The tender was initially published on 30th November 2017, with the tender period ending on 4th April 2018.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in waste management, technical consultancy, or environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of delivering quality assurance and verification services in line with regulatory standards can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence. Additionally, businesses experienced in working with radioactive materials and those offering innovative solutions in waste processing may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Waste Quality Checking Services for Radioactive Waste. The contract will provide the Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and other bodies, with the capability to undertake independent verification and assurance activities of radioactive waste (lower activity wastes (e.g. LLW and short lived ILW) suitable for near surface disposal prior to their treatment or disposal. This work could occur at sites within England, Wales and Scotland. The assurance service will be used to support regulatory activities related to compliance with the relevant radioactive substances activity permissions (e.g. permits or authorisations).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11163475-8f6b-40bd-9b2e-f3624e4e106e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 1HG |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11163475-8f6b-40bd-9b2e-f3624e4e106e
- 30 Nov 2017 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1276209-c9b9-4817-8d98-9a1b869ffc4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11163475-8f6b-40bd-9b2e-f3624e4e106e
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1276209-c9b9-4817-8d98-9a1b869ffc4a
  30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Contract Award Letter

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