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title: "STEP B1.7 Plant Lifecycle: Consultancy Services to Develop the Funded Decommissioning Programme and Integrated Waste Strategy for the STEP prototype reactor"
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# STEP B1.7 Plant Lifecycle: Consultancy Services to Develop the Funded Decommissioning Programme and Integrated Waste Strategy for the STEP prototype reactor

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-657859a5-7201-4cb3-9fd3-58cfdcfa8dc2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking consultancy services through an open procurement process for the project titled "STEP B1.7 Plant Lifecycle". This initiative is focused on developing the Funded Decommissioning Programme and Integrated Waste Strategy for the STEP prototype reactor. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract having an end date of 31 March 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was closed on 16 April 2021, with the awarded contract valued at £300,000. The consultancy services are classified under waste analysis, nuclear safety, and decommissioning services, and the primary delivery location is in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to waste management and nuclear safety. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract include those with expertise in waste handling, decommissioning processes, and developing safety programmes for nuclear facilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider applying, as the procurement specifically encourages their participation, potentially allowing them to gain valuable experience and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender invites Potential Suppliers to submit a tender that may lead to an award of contract for the provision of Consultancy services to develop the Tranche 1 programme approach for the waste handling and decommissioning of the STEP prototype reactor and to produce the documentation required for a Funded Decommissioning Programme and Integrated Waste Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc7d92a-691d-4cc5-bc8b-4755d262e339 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc7d92a-691d-4cc5-bc8b-4755d262e339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc7d92a-691d-4cc5-bc8b-4755d262e339
  14th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37138&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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