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title: "Market Engagement PIN - Containment Pathways and Receptors Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Market Engagement PIN - Containment Pathways and Receptors Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f666b6f-e61d-4acb-9000-f5157701b7b7

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is initiating the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Market Engagement PIN - Containment Pathways and Receptors Framework." This tender falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services (CPV codes: 73100000, 73000000, 73110000, and several others). The procurement process focuses on services related to the transport and retention of contaminants from nuclear waste in the Geological Disposal Facility. The engagement end date is set for 8th November 2024. The project locations include British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with an overall project value estimated at £242,784,729.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services within the scientific and technical engineering sectors. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to build a robust supply chain for experimental and modelling services. Companies with capabilities in research laboratory services, engineering-related scientific services, and research consultancy will find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. Engaging with this procurement process can significantly enhance participants' visibility and credibility in the nuclear waste management sector, fostering opportunities for future collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) would like to notify suppliers of future requirements and engage with the market to understand what it can provide in terms of capacity and capability to deliver Research & Development services for the Containment, Pathways & Receptor Framework. This framework will enable the development of a supply-chain-based experimental and modelling services capability for providing the underpinning evidence to assess the transport and retention of contaminants, arising from wastes disposed of in the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF), through the surrounding geosphere.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9610e10-1123-4f3d-a11d-85545093af78 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,784,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDERIDGE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9610e10-1123-4f3d-a11d-85545093af78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9610e10-1123-4f3d-a11d-85545093af78
  23rd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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