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title: "FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SAFETY CASE SUPPORT SERVICES"
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# FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SAFETY CASE SUPPORT SERVICES

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47e17ed6-f3b9-484f-a0e4-124526902982

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance recently completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport Safety Case Support Services". This procurement, which falls under the services industry category focusing on safety cases, was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement stage is now at the awarded phase, with key components including a contract period starting from May 11, 2020, to May 10, 2023, and a total contract value of £15,000,000. The services are to be delivered to locations in the North West of England, with various lots being established for specific safety case support areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the safety case services sector, particularly those specialising in safety-related consultancy. Companies that provide technical support services, feasibility studies, or engineering analysis may find this contract attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in the relevant safety case methodologies outlined in the framework lots, as there is a focus on inclusivity in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will consist of 5 Lots: Lot 2- Shielding and Dosing Lot 3 - Safety Case - Thermal including Computation fluid Dynamics (CDF) Lot 4 - Safety Case - Structural including finite Element Analysis (FEA) Impact Lot 5 - Safety Case - Technical Author Lot 6 - Safety Case - Peer Review Note: Lot 1 - Safety Case -Criticality, was withdrawn from this framework. Along with INS Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) and Direct Rail Services (DRS) will be participants to the Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d4dc59-2627-46d4-afb7-8b4a2da93bf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; CAVENDISH NUCLEAR; EBENI; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; MMI ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 44421722 - Safety cases
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 92312213 - Technical author services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d4dc59-2627-46d4-afb7-8b4a2da93bf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d4dc59-2627-46d4-afb7-8b4a2da93bf3
  3rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11919&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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