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title: "Provision of Port Operations, Road Transport of Category III shipments of PUO2 in France"
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# Provision of Port Operations, Road Transport of Category III shipments of PUO2 in France

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccda0c3c-70b6-4f90-8569-794d74f62e9d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves International Nuclear Services Ltd (INS) seeking a supplier for the "Provision of Port Operations, Road Transport of Category III shipments of PUO2 in France". This tender falls under the transport of radioactive waste industry category and was conducted using a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on 5th June 2018, while the contract period commenced on 3rd October 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020. The project requires the transportation of nuclear materials from Sellafield, UK, to a site in southern France through a northern French port, with detailed engagement in licence validation and management of off-loading activities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, particularly those with expertise in transporting hazardous materials and compliance with regulatory requirements associated with nuclear transport. Companies that can offer significant experience in maritime and road transport services, specifically within the nuclear sector, would be well-suited to leverage this contract. As such, there are prospects for growth for large-scale transport firms capable of managing complex operations in both UK and European environments.

## Notice

Port activities, support to license validation application and Road Transportation of PUO2 in France INS has a requirement to transport some nuclear material from Sellafield to the Orano site at Melox in southern France via a port in the north of France. INS are seeking a supplier to assist in the Licence Validation in France, to manage the off-loading of a vessel at the French port together with providing Category III road transport of PUO2 samples in France.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b48f9c3-d933-4b52-9471-9a166d87ea0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £369,000 |
| 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 | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNI INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b48f9c3-d933-4b52-9471-9a166d87ea0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b48f9c3-d933-4b52-9471-9a166d87ea0e
  25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=10656&B=INS
  The RFQ is available to download following registration on the INS Tender portal.
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/11416
  User / Company

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