--- title: "Safety Case and Peer Review Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Safety Case and Peer Review Services Framework Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf72dd62-23db-40d1-b2d7-baa3a7349744.json) ## Summary The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Safety Case and Peer Review Services through a selective procurement process. This tender, titled "Safety Case and Peer Review Services Framework," falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The location for contract delivery is in Scotland, with the tender period closing on 9th May 2022. The framework agreement is set to commence in August 2022 and may extend until July 2026, with an estimated cumulative value of £8 million, and individual call-off contracts up to £250,000. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety case production and peer review services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear safety assessments and related engineering services. Companies that can provide the required technical support and comply with the regulatory standards outlined in the tender documents will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The framework aims to award contracts to a total of eight consultants, offering a meaningful avenue for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the nuclear sector. ## Notice DSRL are seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide Safety Case and Peer Review Services. It is proposed that the Framework Agreement is split into two Lots, one for Safety Case and one for Peer Review and four Consultants, per Lot, shall be awarded a Framework Agreement. The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be a maximum of 4 years (2+1+1) commencing August 2022 potentially through to July 2026 subject to extension. The estimated cumulative value of contracts that may be awarded through this Framework is PS8M. It is anticipated that call-off Contracts will be up to PS250k in value. Although the Employer reserves the right to award Contracts in excess of PS250k if required. The scope of services for Safety Case Services (Lot 1) includes but is not limited to the following: * Production of Safety Cases in accordance with MAN 2021 Safety Case Manual and SPEC 0070 Safety Case documents. The production of these documents will probably involve site visits to the Dounreay site. This may include, but is not limited to: Licence Condition 15 Reviews; Preliminary Safety Reports; Pre-Construction Safety Reports; Pre-Commissioning Safety Reports; Pre-Operations Safety Reports; Dounreay Modification Reports; Decommissioning Safety Justifications. * Provision of specialist Safety Case Services, in accordance with MAN 2021 Safety Case Manual and SPEC 0070 Safety Case documents. The provision of these services will probably involve site visits to the Dounreay site. This may include, but is not limited to: Human Factors; Criticality Assessments; Nuclear Deterministic Fire Risk Assessment; Engineering Substantiation; Radiation Shielding Assessments The scope of services for Peer Review Services (Lot 2) includes but is not limited to the following: * Perform demonstrably Independent Nuclear Safety Assessments of Safety Cases and other nuclear safety submissions in accordance with PRC 0071 Peer Review of Safety Cases and the Nuclear Industry Good Practice Guide to Peer Review of Safety Cases. This may include, but is not limited to: Licence Condition 15 Reviews; Preliminary Safety Reports; Pre-Construction Safety Reports; Pre-Commissioning Safety Reports; Pre-Operations Safety Reports. * Perform demonstrably independent Peer Reviews or Independent Technical Assessment as required in support of due process for a nuclear safety submission. This may include, but is not limited to: Human Factors; Criticality Assessments; Nuclear Deterministic Fire Risk Assessments; Engineering Substantiation; Radiation Shielding Assessments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bba720-3eb3-4919-8df0-d15fc20402c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2022 - 23 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | Locality | THURSO | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW14 7TZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2022 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bba720-3eb3-4919-8df0-d15fc20402c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bba720-3eb3-4919-8df0-d15fc20402c3 7th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15630&B=SELLAFIELD Additional data - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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