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title: "Analytical Services Framework Agreement"
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# Analytical Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-515b23b6-09fb-43cb-be9c-bc6d173887bf

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking to establish an Analytical Services Framework Agreement with several suppliers capable of delivering diverse analytical support services. This procurement, categorised under analysis services and specifically targeting technical analysis, waste analysis, and bacteriological analysis, is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 8th January 2021, with the contract period commencing from 1st March 2021 and continuing through to 28th February 2025. The primary delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capabilities to provide analytical support services across the nuclear fuel cycle and for non-radioactive materials. Businesses specialising in radiochemical, chemical, or physical analysis, as well as those offering advanced consultancy services in these areas, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this framework. Engaging in this contract can enhance their portfolio and market presence within the nuclear and analytical services sectors.

## Notice

The National Nuclear Laboratory are looking to set up a Framework Agreement with a number of suppliers to provide various analytical support services. The suppliers must be capable, through the provision of people, resources, equipment and facilities, of providing a range of services suitable for analysing materials arising from all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle as well as non-radioactive materials. The analytical services required may include radiochemical, chemical and/or physical analysis and characterisation of sample materials in liquid, mixed phase or solid form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c4b59-e31d-46d9-9d71-87d29b9a98dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c4b59-e31d-46d9-9d71-87d29b9a98dc
- 11 Nov 2020 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c4b59-e31d-46d9-9d71-87d29b9a98dc
- 9 Nov 2020 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c4b59-e31d-46d9-9d71-87d29b9a98dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c4b59-e31d-46d9-9d71-87d29b9a98dc
  23rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13091&B=SELLAFIELD
  Follow the link above to apply

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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