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title: "Drum Incineration Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Drum Incineration Service

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d3ba623-b4e3-4de6-9036-e5d287848a41

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by Nuclear Waste Services, involves the "Drum Incineration Service" aimed at the disposal of radioactive waste in drums with possible pre-treatment tasks like sorting and segregation. This project falls under the industry category of Radioactive waste treatment services (CPV 90521000) and is located in North West, United Kingdom, with postal code CA20 1DB. The procurement is at the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 12 June 2024 and the contract period running from 1 September 2024 to 26 November 2026. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured and pre-agreed arrangement for the service provision.

The awarded contract, valued at £2,900,000, presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and radioactive material handling. Veolia ES (UK) Limited has been selected as the supplier, reflecting the stringent requirements and high standards expected for such services. Businesses with significant experience in dealing with hazardous materials and robust operational frameworks would be well-positioned to take on similar tenders. Although this opportunity does not particularly encourage SMEs or VCSEs, it underlines the potential for large-scale, technically proficient organisations to secure and deliver high-value contracts within this niche but crucial industry sector.

## Notice

Service for the incineration of radioactive waste contained within drums (other container types may be used) with some pre work to incinerate the drums if required (e.g. sorting and segregating the waste).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb7330-bb40-414a-ae3d-40c9b062e9d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 26 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,900,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEOLIA ES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb7330-bb40-414a-ae3d-40c9b062e9d4
- 5 Jul 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197edf6a-809c-467a-8816-a13bc1760847

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb7330-bb40-414a-ae3d-40c9b062e9d4
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197edf6a-809c-467a-8816-a13bc1760847
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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