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title: "Site Characterisation Professional Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Site Characterisation Professional Services

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd27f6cf-e63a-418f-9b1e-48680a67fd11

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is seeking to procure specialist professional services for Site Characterisation at multiple potential sites. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement period ending on 24th October 2024. This procurement focuses on geological consultancy services, involving a range of subsurface expertise including geological, geophysical, hydrogeological, engineering geology, geomechanics, and geochemical specialisations. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 71351220 and the services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Harwell Campus in OX11 0GD.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in subsurface and geological consultancy services to expand their operations by partnering with NWS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria explicitly accommodate these entities. The planning phase aims to identify and engage capable suppliers who can contribute to the thorough site characterisation required for NWS's projects. The tender offers a pathway to enter or strengthen presence in the geological consultancy market, providing long-term growth and collaboration prospects.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) requires specialist professional services to support Site Characterisation at multiple potential sites. Site Characterisation professional services covers a wide range of subsurface requirements including geological, geophysical, hydrogeological, engineering geology, geomechanics and geochemical expertise. Link for PIN - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a940a0-576a-4240-98f7-4cb92dfc4df5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | HARWELL CAMPUS |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 15:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a940a0-576a-4240-98f7-4cb92dfc4df5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a940a0-576a-4240-98f7-4cb92dfc4df5
  25th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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