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title: "Metallic Waste Treatment Services Framework 2024"
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# Metallic Waste Treatment Services Framework 2024

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c310e72-12cf-4ffc-b888-b2bf3dab38cd

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Metallic Waste Treatment Services Framework 2024" under the industry category of "services" with relevance to radioactive waste handling. This framework focuses on the treatment of metallic waste with key activities like on-site works, waste preparation, and treatment, transport, and storage, among other services. The contract period for this procurement starts on 3rd October 2024 and ends on 2nd October 2028. The framework is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement method details classified as an "Open procedure (above threshold)." This procurement process was in the award stage with awards made to several suppliers including Augean South Ltd and Urenco Nuclear Stewardship, among others, with an estimated maximum spend of £95M, although it is a zero-value agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises involved in waste management, transporting hazardous materials, and recycling processes. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete as indicated by the suitability criteria. Given that multiple suppliers including both SMEs and large companies have been awarded contracts, there's potential for significant collaboration and networking within the industry. Businesses capable of providing innovative and sustainable waste treatment solutions will find this framework particularly beneficial as it aligns with the UK Government's Solid LLW Strategy and the Waste Management Hierarchy, presenting a forward-thinking approach to waste management.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), through its Waste Services line of business, provides a Metallic Waste Treatment Service (MWTS) to both NDA and non-NDA customers. The service was established with the primary aim of prolonging the life of the repository through diverting metallic waste away from disposal at the LLWR site to treatment providers with the capability of processing the metallic waste to enable it to be recycled into new products or conditioned for optimised disposal. In line with the UK Government's Solid LLW Strategy and the Waste Management Hierarchy, this provides a more sustainable solution and extends the life of the LLWR site by reducing the volume of waste requiring disposal. The procurement will deliver a contractual mechanism for the metallic waste treatment service. The current estimated maximum spend through the service is PS95M, although the service will formally be a zero-value agreement, with no spend guaranteed. The scope of the procurement is to manage the full metallic waste treatment lifecycle which could include the following: * On-site works, de-planting activities, and waste preparation. * Treatment of metallic waste in line with the waste management hierarchy and BAT. * Management of Primary and Secondary Waste for onward recycling and/or disposal. * Storage of metal pre and/or post treatment. * Transport. * Characterisation. * Packaging Provision. * Expert Support. The framework will be for use by organisations that either currently hold, or may in future enter into, a Waste Services Contract with NWS. These organisations that either currently hold, or may in future enter into, a Waste Services Contract with NWS, include private sector bodies, plus public sector bodies that fall into one or more of the following categories: 1) Any of the following and their future successors: (further details can be found in the attached document) 2) Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web-link. 3) Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide or any replacement or updated web-link. 4) Those bodies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which are within the scope of the definition of 'Contracting Authority' in regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and/or Schedule 1 PCR. The framework value is an estimate only and no guarantee can be given regarding the value or volume of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af14c3bf-115a-46a7-9862-56f6679170ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CALDERBRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AUGEAN SOUTH; CYCLIFE; SPRINGFIELDS FUELS; THE ACTIVE COLLECTION BUREAU; TRADEBE INUTEC; URENCO NUCLEAR STEWARDSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af14c3bf-115a-46a7-9862-56f6679170ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af14c3bf-115a-46a7-9862-56f6679170ad
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51660c75-99a3-4b1c-9757-0b73dcf1650b
  NWS Metallic Waste Treatment Services Framework 2024 - CF Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide

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