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title: "Continuatin of CAST experiments to measure carbon-14 release from irradiated stainless steel"
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# Continuatin of CAST experiments to measure carbon-14 release from irradiated stainless steel

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54b7a708-dd8c-4927-b684-72f30ee3c9dd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management Limited seeking services for the continuation of CAST experiments to measure carbon-14 release from irradiated stainless steel. The contract, valued at £164,691, falls under the research and development services category and was processed as a direct award through a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold. The procurement phase is complete, with the contract period commencing on 2nd November 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The project took place in Oxfordshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to nuclear waste management and radiological studies. Companies that have expertise in environmental science and practical applications of nuclear technology would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. The contracting authority, Radioactive Waste Management Limited, is looking for capable suppliers who can contribute to sophisticated research programmes, thereby providing opportunities for growth in sectors aligned with waste management and environmental consultancy.

## Notice

Continuation of CAST experiments to measure carbon- 14 release from irradiated stainless steel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72541a6e-5951-41f5-8a35-ba00bb31aaa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,691 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,500 |
| 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMEC NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72541a6e-5951-41f5-8a35-ba00bb31aaa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72541a6e-5951-41f5-8a35-ba00bb31aaa9
  5th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e535abde-fbc4-4bee-9909-cd3d2ab689b5
  RWM Purchase Order RWM008751

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