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title: "Early Pre-Market Engagement - Replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Early Pre-Market Engagement - Replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75af596b-4d94-45fd-a10c-a96735462bbe

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is currently engaged in the early planning stage for a replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement pertaining to the operation and management of the National Nuclear Archive. This pre-market engagement is titled "Early Pre-Market Engagement - Replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive." Interested parties must submit their feedback by 30th October 2020, to participate in this exploratory exercise that invites input on various potential delivery model approaches within the nuclear industry, primarily located in the North West and Scotland of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in services such as archiving, records management, facilities management, and project services. Companies proficient in security management and consultancy services may also find this opportunity appealing, given the NDA's intent to explore diverse delivery models and an extensive scope. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this a prime opportunity for local suppliers to grow their influence in the nuclear sector.

## Notice

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), on behalf of NDA Archives Limited (NDAAL), invite interested parties to participate in an early market engagement exercise to explore the delivery model approaches and procurement of a replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement. The services of the Commercial Partnership Agreement may include but not be limited to; archiving and records management, project services, facilities management (FM) and building management, security and management of the overall programme of works. An engagement pack has been prepared providing background, indicative scope and delivery models being considered by NDAAL. Feedback and input are sought from the market on the information provided in this engagement to; develop greater understanding on the market and the factors affecting it, understand interest in a future opportunity, aid development of NDAAL's future approach, and inform the re-procurement process. Interested providers who wish to participate in this early market engagement are requested to download and review the engagement pack from the CTM e-tendering and engagement portal, complete the questionnaire and submit via email to aimee.lee@nda.gov.uk , by the closing date and time for the engagement exercise. Additional information: This engagement does not commit NDAAL to the draft services outline provided, nor any of the delivery model options presented or a specific future sourcing strategy. This is an exploratory market engagement exercise only, not a call for competition. The CPV codes used in this engagement and the full range of services covered may change in the final OJEU contract notice that is placed when launching a future tendering process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fec0bd-5c81-4b60-91a5-53c792a9967c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79342300 - Customer services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79520000 - Reprographic services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 79995100 - Archiving services
- 79995200 - Cataloguing services
- 79996100 - Records management
- 79999100 - Scanning services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 07:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fec0bd-5c81-4b60-91a5-53c792a9967c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fec0bd-5c81-4b60-91a5-53c792a9967c
  6th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SELLAFIELD

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