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title: "Biosphere Desk Based Work"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cadc2795-5c38-4c6a-881a-0130c17cafdb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-05-22"
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# Biosphere Desk Based Work

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cadc2795-5c38-4c6a-881a-0130c17cafdb

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## Summary

The Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "Biosphere Desk Based Work" in the environmental services industry. The contract has a total value of £960,000 and was awarded on 17th May 2024. The procurement method used was "selective", with a tender period ending on 26th February 2024 and a contract period starting on 20th May 2024 until 19th May 2026. The buying organisation is looking for experts in biosphere research to address both operational and post-closure research needs.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in biosphere research services to grow their portfolio. SMEs with expertise in environmental services and research consultancy would be well-suited to compete in this contract. Interested businesses should note the specific expertise required, the contract period, and the importance of addressing evolving research needs in biosphere research during operational and post-closure phases.

## Notice

NWS is seeking to appoint an expert team who are experienced in delivering desk-based work within the biosphere research area and can address existing and evolving research needs. NWS is looking to appoint a team of experts with specialisms in biosphere research. These topics need to be understood during operational and post-closure time periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8878910-3ab6-4cc3-a88a-e2a09e3a10ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 19 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £960,000 |
| 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 | 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 | QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8878910-3ab6-4cc3-a88a-e2a09e3a10ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8878910-3ab6-4cc3-a88a-e2a09e3a10ca
  22nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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