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title: "ESC-L2-TO324 Near Field Experimental Programme"
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# ESC-L2-TO324 Near Field Experimental Programme

Buyer: LLWR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60840c29-c4ea-44ff-b2dd-9baf35f7a50d

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## Summary

The contracting authority for the procurement process is LLWR, and the tender is titled ESC-L2-TO324 Near Field Experimental Programme within the industry category of environmental services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £745,790.60 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from June 22, 2023, to July 24, 2026, with the tender period ending on June 15, 2023, and the award date being June 22, 2023.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses interested in environmental services. Companies suited to compete could offer expertise in environmental testing and contaminant release processes. The contract is relatively substantial, providing a chance for companies with capabilities in this sector to grow their business. The procurement process, led by LLWR, emphasises the importance of high-quality environmental services to address specific objectives related to waste disposal and degradation processes in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The high-level objectives of the experimental programme are to: 1. test the effects that partial saturation may have on the evolution of the LLWR near field and contaminant release processes, providing a data set to validate ESC models; 2. characterise the physical and chemical nature of the partially-saturated vault wastes and measure the effect of varying water levels in the disposal vaults on waste and degradation processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d1d1b-a40c-44d4-b28b-1172b9d40df6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2023 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £745,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £745,790 |
| 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 | LLWR |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d1d1b-a40c-44d4-b28b-1172b9d40df6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d1d1b-a40c-44d4-b28b-1172b9d40df6
  6th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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