---
title: "RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2025-12-05"
---

# RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03.json)

## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services, located in Harwell, has completed the procurement process for the "RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store." The contract, classified under "data storage services," with CPV code 72317000, involves selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project spans multiple locations within the UK and across various territories, providing extensive coverage. The awarding stage of this contract was completed on 6th June 2025, with WSP UK Ltd being the supplier responsible for executing the contract from 23rd June 2025 to 23rd June 2028. The contract value amounted to £518,323.92, highlighting a substantial investment in technological infrastructure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, mainly targeting companies specialising in data storage services and those capable of managing complex geosphere databases. Although the contract's value suggests large-scale operations potentially encouraging partnerships, the selective procurement method indicates that established businesses in the industry are better positioned for such contracts. Companies like WSP UK Ltd, with a proven track record in delivering such services, were recognised as suitable to meet the specific requirements of Nuclear Waste Services, illustrating a need for expertise in handling sensitive and extensive data projects.

## Notice

RWM400-045 Geosphere Characterisation Database & File Store

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf87e10-7c8d-4609-9dd1-36d87710deac |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,323 |
| 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 | HARWELL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf87e10-7c8d-4609-9dd1-36d87710deac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf87e10-7c8d-4609-9dd1-36d87710deac
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c253256a-569c-4dd2-98a8-506aa6926b03.json.