--- title: "Land Quality Services 2024+ PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAGNOX LTD" published: "2023-04-17" --- # Land Quality Services 2024+ PIN Buyer: MAGNOX LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79c5aa15-758f-43e3-a84f-ec21c4f64449.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Magnox Ltd, a contracting authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. They are planning a tender titled "Land Quality Services 2024+ PIN" in the services category, with an estimated value of £20,000,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a contract period starting on April 17, 2023, and ending on May 10, 2023. The tender aims to establish a framework for the provision of land quality services across multiple sites in the decommissioning phase, requiring services such as groundwater monitoring, site investigation, and remediation. This tender by Magnox Ltd presents opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those experienced in groundwater pollution monitoring, ground investigation work, and environmental impact assessment services. Suppliers interested in delivering routine monitoring, characterisation, and remediation services related to land quality are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method provides a chance for suppliers to engage with Magnox and potentially secure contracts for the provision of specialised services that support the decommissioning strategy of former nuclear sites in the UK. ## Notice Magnox is preparing to initiate a procurement for the letting of a framework for the provision of land quality services (LQS). Magnox wish to carry out engagement with suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities, expertise and gain knowledge about capabilities of suppliers to deliver LQS which may inform the finalisation of the tender documentation. It also provides awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement. Magnox are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of LQ management across a fleet of 10 former nuclear reactor sites and 3 former nuclear research sites, all in the decommissioning phase. LQ activities are undertaken in support of the broader NDA decommissioning strategy to prepare land for the next planned use. Magnox require support to deliver LQ management activities and intend to procure these via the establishment of a LQS Framework with contracts commencing in April 2024 for 4 years. The framework services will be a single lot covering a number of technical disciplines and contracts will be awarded to in the order of 4 suppliers. Successful suppliers (or consortia of suppliers) will be expected to be able to deliver all the required services: Routine groundwater monitoring and sampling including shipping of samples to an off-site commercial laboratory(ies) for analysis, maintenance of the monitoring network and the provision of associated reports. The sampling is conducted to fulfil regulatory requirements. LQ characterisation, site investigation and small-scale remediation of radiological, non-radiological and mixed contamination. The scope comprises all phases of LQ management from desk-based investigation through to the implementation and verification of LQ remedial work. Services typically required include the production of conceptual site models, risk assessment (all phases), intrusive site investigations conducted for LQ characterisation purposes and associated groundwater and soil sampling and analysis. Remediation services, comprising remedial options appraisal, concept and detailed design and implementation of remedial schemes may also be required. Non-intrusive and intrusive investigations, sample analysis and reporting on the extent and magnitude of radiologically contaminated ground and in-ground structures. The aim of the characterisation work will support radiological LQ characterisation, but also focus on work required as part of site end state, delicensing, Environmental Permit /Environmental Authorisation surrender) activities. The scope includes the identification of appropriate decontamination techniques, and treatment and remediation where necessary. The provision of other services allied to the LQ sector, e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment support (baseline surveys, landscape/visual impact assessment and flood risk), geotechnical services and analytical services. You are requested to submit your responses to: matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e364091c-3251-48c2-a5cb-3cd428cd4cda | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 10 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAGNOX LTD | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS35 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Severn Vale | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2023 at 11:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e364091c-3251-48c2-a5cb-3cd428cd4cda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e364091c-3251-48c2-a5cb-3cd428cd4cda 17th April 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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