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title: "RD - Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement Project"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# RD - Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement Project

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdced9d1-b2d3-4874-b577-903bcac1c80f

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane (STIM) Replacement Project, a part of the Repository Development portfolio at the LLW Repository facility near Drigg Village in Cumbria, England. The project involves civil engineering works for installing an engineered interim trench cap over the Southern Trenches, encompassing labour, equipment, materials, and project management. The contract, valued at up to £67 million, will run from 26th July 2024 to 29th February 2028. The procurement followed a Restricted Procedure and targeted large-scale construction work within the land rehabilitation industry category.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in large-scale projects. Companies with expertise in infill work, excavation, earthmoving, and the hire of related machinery and equipment would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The project’s significant budget and the long duration offer sustained business growth and stability, making it an attractive opportunity for established firms aiming to bolster their portfolio with high-value, long-term contracts.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane (STIM) Replacement project, which forms part of the Repository Development portfolio of work at the LLW Repository facility near Drigg Village in Cumbria, England. The scope consists of civil engineering works associated with installing an engineered interim trench cap over the Southern Trenches. The scope is to provide labour, equipment, materials, project management and supervision to complete the work. Work also includes establishment and maintenance of site offices, welfare and all associated temporary works. NWS procured a Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement Contract via the Restricted Procedure. The contract value is up to PS67m and is inclusive of associated risks & contingency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca1512-a049-4238-b934-a2c360481513 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,000,000 |
| 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 | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LTD, TRADING AS GRAHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work
- 45112310 - Infill work
- 45112360 - Land rehabilitation work
- 45112500 - Earthmoving work
- 45112600 - Cut and fill
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca1512-a049-4238-b934-a2c360481513

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ca1512-a049-4238-b934-a2c360481513
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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