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title: "Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81236b94-1001-4cbd-86d4-0a3cd079bfd8

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## Summary

The Nuclear Waste Services Limited has issued a procurement tender titled "Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024" for the disposal of radioactive waste. This tender falls under the services industry category and involves an amount of 8,500,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties have until 31st January 2024 to submit their responses. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028.

This opportunity opens avenues for businesses involved in radioactive waste disposal services to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to participate. The direct award and mini-competition structure of the tender bundles offers different entry points for companies looking to expand their services in the sector. The location for service delivery spans various regions including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, providing a broad scope for business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This is a procurement for a Disposability Assurance Framework. Disposability Assurance is a key mechanism for risk mitigation across the NDA Group, enabling the packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste. The Framework will consist Three Suppliers across four Bundles, Bundles A to C being direct award and Bundle D being mini-competition (further details in the ITT documentation). Organisations are invited to submit their ITT responses via NWS's Atamis system (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome), which can be accessed against Record Ref C6116 Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024 which is listed within the 'Find Opportunities' area on the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33e1b91-0196-4553-967a-f7c33a801972 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| 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 WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33e1b91-0196-4553-967a-f7c33a801972
- 24 Nov 2023 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7cef13-a4ee-4e21-873c-22073d664731

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33e1b91-0196-4553-967a-f7c33a801972
  5th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7cef13-a4ee-4e21-873c-22073d664731
  24th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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