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title: "FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SAFETY CASE SUPPORT SERVICES"
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# FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SAFETY CASE SUPPORT SERVICES

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7e8dba6-e7df-4ccf-a75c-f3853529b311

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance for a project titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport Safety Case Support Services," focused on the safety cases industry. The contract encompasses six different lots, including various safety case assessments such as criticality, shielding, and thermal analyses, with a total estimated value of £15 million. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage and is set to close on 17 September 2019. Deliveries will primarily be managed from the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which facilitates broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety assessments and technical support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability for involvement in the framework. Companies with expertise in critical safety analysis, feasibility studies, or technical authoring will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in this framework agreement could enhance their portfolio, expand their market reach, and foster long-term partnerships within the nuclear decommissioning sector.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will consist of 6 Lots: Lot 1 - Safety Case -Criticality Lot 2- Shielding and Dosing Lot 3 - Safety Case - Thermal including Computation fluid Dynamics (CDF) Lot 4 - Safety Case - Structural including finite Element Analysis (FEA) Impact Lot 5 - Safety Case - Technical Author Lot 6 - Safety Case - Peer Review Along with INS Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) and Direct Rail Services (DRS) will be participants to the Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da522ee-fc73-44ab-b969-122826621e40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2019 - 17 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 44421722 - Safety cases
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 92312213 - Technical author services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2019 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da522ee-fc73-44ab-b969-122826621e40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8da522ee-fc73-44ab-b969-122826621e40
  18th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11919&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

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