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title: "Bentonite in a High Temperature Environment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b126b789-58db-4508-b6b5-af5eed0ef14e"
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# Bentonite in a High Temperature Environment

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b126b789-58db-4508-b6b5-af5eed0ef14e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management as the buyer, seeking support for the development of research into the behaviour of bentonite in high temperature environments related to geological radioactive waste disposal. This tender, titled "Bentonite in a High Temperature Environment," falls under the research and development services category. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25th February 2019 and the contract period commencing from 1st May 2019, set to conclude on 30th April 2024. Services will be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £750,000 and a minimum value of £500,000.

This opportunity can foster significant growth for businesses specializing in research and development, particularly in the areas of experimental development and research consultancy services. Companies that provide laboratory services or have experience with geological studies pertinent to radioactive waste are well-positioned to compete. The project's emphasis on high temperature environments indicates a need for advanced technical expertise, making this contract particularly suitable for larger firms or those with collaboration capabilities to leverage their technical strengths and resources.

## Notice

Support RWM in developing its evolving research programme into the evolution of bentonite in a high temperature environment within the context of geological radioactive waste disposal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57ad9a-99a8-4caf-87c3-81a3d27f20ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 16 May 2019 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57ad9a-99a8-4caf-87c3-81a3d27f20ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d57ad9a-99a8-4caf-87c3-81a3d27f20ac
  16th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11350&B=RWM
  Additional Data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/14665
  Company Information

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