--- title: "Characterisation Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-04-28" --- # Characterisation Services Framework Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba.json) ## Summary Nuclear Restoration Services Limited has initiated a procurement process to establish a Characterisation Services Framework aimed at rendering a variety of services such as laboratory analysis, fingerprint services, and additional characterisation services. This framework is anticipated to support Nuclear Restoration Services' requirements and involves a restricted procedure with a maximum value between £13 million and £20 million. Interested parties must submit qualification documents by 6th May 2025, with the contract period stretching from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste services and is intended for locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. This framework offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), given its substantial value and the potential for broader access through multiple provider lots. Businesses specialising in technical testing, laboratory analysis, or waste management services are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. With the procurement process favouring a selective approach, it encourages qualified businesses to leverage their expertise in such services, offering them a strategic opportunity to collaborate with Nuclear Restoration Services and potentially engage with other units of the NDA Operations Companies. The procurement emphasises innovation and precision, critical for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolios in the hazardous waste management sector. ## Notice The contracting authority seeks to conduct a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for delivery of a range of characterisation services. It is anticipated that the Framework services include but are not limited to; laboratory analysis, fingerprint services and additional characterisation services, across up to 4 lots. Anticipated Framework is to support Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) requirements. Access to some NDA OpCos is also possible via multi provider lots, (whilst it is envisaged that usage outside of NRS will be limited) Maximum value range of up to PS13- PS20 million. Those wishing to access the associated procurement documents and/or participate within the process should register their organisation details at https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome and search under the procurement title or reference C20416 within the 'find opportunities' page. Please note that participation conditions apply to this procurement and there is a subsequent deadline for qualification submissions, as set out in this notice. Further details can be found within the associated procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162b7aac-8df9-44b5-881e-5551374743ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 79723000 - Waste analysis services - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2025 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162b7aac-8df9-44b5-881e-5551374743ce - 7 Apr 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d1f212-3ab4-4af4-8f4a-22dd87715316 - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8660fd-055a-4c5c-ac8c-ec48a7bdae83 - 20 Feb 2025 at 18:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b28662-5b9a-43ca-af09-43001a2ea019 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162b7aac-8df9-44b5-881e-5551374743ce 28th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d1f212-3ab4-4af4-8f4a-22dd87715316 7th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8660fd-055a-4c5c-ac8c-ec48a7bdae83 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b28662-5b9a-43ca-af09-43001a2ea019 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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