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title: "Core Sample Rock Analysis"
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# Core Sample Rock Analysis

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80691bf-0fd2-4af7-9ca0-75e19d848a8f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Core Sample Rock Analysis" is conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, focused on geological services. This tender falls under the geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services category (CPV code: 71351000) and takes place in the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2021 and ending on 31st October 2023. The open procurement method was utilised, with a tender period that concluded on 14th September 2021. The total value of the contract awarded was approximately £305,394.67.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geological and geophysical consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing expertise in the characterisation of sedimentary and evaporite rock cores will be well-suited to compete, helping to enhance the resource knowledge base for future works in the nuclear decommissioning sector. Interested businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in scientific and consultancy services relevant to the objectives outlined in the procurement process.

## Notice

Characterisation of Lower Strength Sedimentary Rock and Evaporite Rock Cores, to Enhance RWM Knowledge Base, Guide Future Work and Complement Geophysical Studies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c14ef66-9c8d-460e-9da0-4f69fbb742b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,394 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351710 - Geophysical prospecting services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c14ef66-9c8d-460e-9da0-4f69fbb742b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c14ef66-9c8d-460e-9da0-4f69fbb742b6
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13955&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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