--- title: "Research Support Office" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2019-06-23" --- # Research Support Office Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0555918-99d0-458f-8426-cfab7bc89701.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, which is seeking proposals for the "Research Support Office," aimed at enhancing university collaboration in areas critical to geological disposal research. This tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development consultancy services, with a budget of £2.5 million. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, initiated on June 23, 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for August 30, 2019. The project will be executed in the United Kingdom, with activities supporting various modern research disciplines. This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in geosciences, radiochemistry, and materials science. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions and fostering collaborative relationships with universities will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The focus on developing the next generation of post-doctoral researchers highlights a demand for businesses that can engage in long-term partnerships, ensuring alignment with sector needs and contributing to advancements in geological disposal science. ## Notice University-based research is an important component in the development of RWM's knowledge base. There is a strategic need for a collaborative long-term relationship with UK universities, which will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, sustaining and building a multi-disciplinary capability and building the next generation of post-doctoral researchers. The Research Support Office will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, with a stronger delivery focus through a centrally managed approach. The RWM Research Support Office will also improve contextual understanding and potentially enhance advocacy within a respected and influential stakeholder group. It will also enable RWM to capitalise on opportunities to extract economic gearing from UKRI and the universities, driven by the confidence engendered through sustained RWM investment, commitment and collaboration. By targeting funding to key university research teams RWM will also sustain and build the growth of the next generation of high quality post-doctoral researchers with a rigorous understanding of the scientific basis for geological disposal and the inherent social issues. This cohort will therefore be equipped to support RWM's growth, as well as the needs of the regulators and our supply chain companies. The Research Support Office will sustain and enhance a multi-disciplinary capability across a number of UK university teams that have a world-class track record in geological disposal science and technology, fostering collaboration and synergies rather than centralising and streamlining capability. Key disciplines include: * Geosciences (geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, structural geology, rock mechanics, geochemical modelling, etc.) * Radiochemistry and contaminant transfer processes, including microbiology * Materials science (metal corrosion, ceramic and glass formulation and evolution, cement and bentonite t ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccd875a-620d-474c-91f4-7ae3e9aaa35c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2019 - 1 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | SEASCALE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1PG | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 23 Jun 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccd875a-620d-474c-91f4-7ae3e9aaa35c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ccd875a-620d-474c-91f4-7ae3e9aaa35c 23rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11788&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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