--- title: "Asbestos Innovation Partnership Reference number: NDA9/00869" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2022-04-27" --- # Asbestos Innovation Partnership Reference number: NDA9/00869 Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-951c730e-418c-475c-be3e-1b5786134bfa.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Asbestos Innovation Partnership" is being managed by Sellafield, as part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority based in Whitehaven, England. The initiative is classified under the construction work industry category and is currently in the planning stage. A significant engagement event is scheduled for 18th May 2022, with an end date for market engagement set for 31st May 2022. The tender will unfold over a period of 8 years, beginning with a 12-month research and development phase, followed by a 4-year build/pilot operations phase and culminating in a fully operational service year. Key budgets for suppliers are designated at various levels throughout the phases of the procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on innovation in asbestos treatment solutions, particularly those that can contribute to both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos management. Companies with expertise in construction, research and development, waste analysis, and decommissioning services would be well-suited to participate in this process. Suppliers that can successfully demonstrate viable re-use strategies and technology readiness will have a competitive edge. Firms interested in this procurement should prepare to engage collaboratively, as the NDA is looking to award multiple suppliers for various stages of the project. ## Notice The procurement over 8 +1 +1 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM.The aim of the new service to make "re-use" the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (in alignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated with asbestos/ACM handling and management. The procurement will start with up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. Phase 2 is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and a 1 Year Fully Operational Service, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each) Additional information: The procurement over 8 +1 +1 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM. The aim of the new service to make "re-use" the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (in alignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated with asbestos/ACM handling and management. The procurement will start with up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. The next phase is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and finally a 1 Year Fully Operational Service,, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each). The work will be managed and coordinated by the NDA but may novate over to NWS at the build stage. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Wednesday 18th May 2022 to register your attendance please email: procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Asbestos Innovation Partnership". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier. This contract maybe classified as services or works depending on whether the potential supplier has access to plant or whether they will need to build a plant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd43da0e-f55f-4d39-8027-4719bc87979a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2022 | | 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 | SELLAFIELD | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work - 79723000 - Waste analysis services - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2022 at 06:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd43da0e-f55f-4d39-8027-4719bc87979a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd43da0e-f55f-4d39-8027-4719bc87979a 27th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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