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title: "VLLW Hazardous 2025 - 2027"
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# VLLW Hazardous 2025 - 2027

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a07065db-2daf-48bb-8ce4-00e7dbfba7a5

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "VLLW Hazardous 2025 - 2027", focused on the treatment and disposal of Very Low Level Waste (VLLW). The contract, falling under the industry category of "Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services" (CPV code 90520000), involves handling up to 1900 tonnes of hazardous waste from Sellafield Ltd. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 1st January 2025 and will be active from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract is notably extensive, covering the United Kingdom along with international locations such as the Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the hazardous waste management sector, particularly those with experience in handling radioactive and toxic materials. It is especially suited for established companies that can meet the high compliance and safety standards necessary for such sensitive work, as the suitability criteria indicate that it is not open to SMEs or VCSEs. The awarded contractor, Augean South Limited, exemplifies the calibre of business equipped to undertake such tasks. Businesses looking to grow in this industry can benefit from understanding the competitive standards and procurement practices employed in this tender.

## Notice

This is a direct award under the previously competed Framework Agreement for the disposal of Very Low Level Waste. This package of work is for the treatment and disposal of up to 1900 tonnes of hazardous waste from Sellafield Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f036ce-bfcb-4c37-8969-967e5eae3e4a |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,802,059 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUGEAN SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f036ce-bfcb-4c37-8969-967e5eae3e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48f036ce-bfcb-4c37-8969-967e5eae3e4a
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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