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title: "T&CF FC17 - Desiccant Waste Disposal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# T&CF FC17 - Desiccant Waste Disposal

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1bde158-377b-46f0-ba0a-7df2800ab71d

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services has announced the completion of a procurement process titled "T&CF FC17 - Desiccant Waste Disposal" under the Treatment and Conditioning Framework. The contract, which entails the treatment and disposal of desiccant waste primarily through incineration, has been awarded to Tradebe Inutec. This tender falls under the industry category of "Disposal of radioactive waste" and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 7 April 2025, the contract start date of 1 May 2025, and an end date of 29 January 2027. The process was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those with expertise in handling and disposing of radioactive materials. Companies capable of delivering high-standard and compliant waste treatment services can benefit significantly from such tenders. Although the process was selective and designed for more established players, it reinforces the importance of developing niche capabilities in the waste management sector to engage in similar future tenders effectively.

## Notice

Contract awarded under the Treatment and Conditioning Framework via further competition. The scope of work includes treatment and disposal (disposal via incineration) of desiccant waste. Primary customers are Sellafield Ltd and Nuclear Restoration Services, other customers of Nuclear Waste Services may use this service where the scope aligns with their requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d16ab85-9b40-4bc3-99b1-07308e9ad5dc |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | CALDER BRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRADEBE INUTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d16ab85-9b40-4bc3-99b1-07308e9ad5dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d16ab85-9b40-4bc3-99b1-07308e9ad5dc
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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