--- title: "Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED" published: "2019-09-03" --- # Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9c2ead8-4185-449b-9f35-4ecff402e5c3.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), seeking expressions of interest for the "Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Framework Agreement." The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 24 September 2019. The supplier open day is scheduled for 3 October 2019, which will take place at the Manchester Conference Centre. This framework aims to provide a total value of services between £5 million and £7 million and is intended to commence in March 2020. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services related to radioactive waste management. Companies with expertise in disposability assessments, engineering, and safety will find this framework particularly relevant. The RWM encourages SMEs to participate, making this an accessible bidding opportunity for smaller firms capable of demonstrating their experience and capability in delivering high-quality outputs. Interested businesses should consider attending the open day to better understand the requirements and establish connections with the contracting authority. ## Notice Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. Through engagement with NDA's Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and other waste packagers, via the Disposability Assessments Process, RWM is in the unique position of being able to oversee and influence the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) by identifying opportunities and sharing best practice. RWM welcomes expressions of interest in advance of a supplier day to be held in October in respect of the provision of specialist technical support services associated with the delivery of its processes associated with: - Disposability Assessment - Waste Package Records Approvals - Periodic Review and Assurance These services are provided to radioactive waste producers across the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority estate and wider U.K. industry. Successful bidders will be expected to be able to demonstrate a track record in the delivery of technical, engineering and safety focussed outputs, against controlled procedures to agreed standards of time, cost and quality. The aim of this Framework is to provide fast, streamlined access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced specialist resources and services to support delivery of all aspects of the Disposability Assessment and Waste Package Assurance Programme. It is expected Framework Agreement will commence in March 2020 with a maximum total value of services to be procured across all Lots is cPS5,000,000 -PS7,000,000. Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: Date: Thursday 3 October 2019 Time: 1000 - 1300 Location: Manchester Conference Centre & The Pendulum Hotel, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 3BB Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to julie.abbott@nda.gov.uk by 17:00 Friday 20 September. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f7fdea-dc4a-450b-b26e-957acbda3957 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Sep 2019 | | 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2019 at 12:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f7fdea-dc4a-450b-b26e-957acbda3957 - 20 Aug 2019 at 13:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f7fdea-dc4a-450b-b26e-957acbda3957 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f7fdea-dc4a-450b-b26e-957acbda3957 3rd September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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