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title: "Provision of independent technical verification of Harwell's liquid effluent treatment plant (LETP)"
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# Provision of independent technical verification of Harwell's liquid effluent treatment plant (LETP)

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dafb8231-dddc-4e17-baca-5fd6dee2949e

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking independent technical verification services for Harwell's liquid effluent treatment plant within the research and development services sector. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £248,440, scheduled to commence from 1st October 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2021. This project has been initiated to support the UK government’s focus on nuclear decommissioning, specifically the delicensing of nuclear sites, making it essential for prospective bidders to be qualified and available to undertake verification tasks by the deadline of 15th August 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and nuclear regulatory compliance, particularly those with experience in handling decommissioning projects. Companies capable of providing confirmation sampling and surveys in accordance with stringent regulatory frameworks would be well-suited to compete. Firms engaged in research and development services related to safety and environmental hazards may find this contract to be a valuable avenue for business growth and enhancing their portfolio within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

Over the next several years a number of DFW sites require delicensing as a consequence of a reduction in radiological hazard and risk. Harwell's Effluent Treatment Plant (LETP), which is due to be demolished and the land delicensed. ONR supports delicensing proposals as part of its enabling regulatory approach. Delicensing and site remediation meet the UK Government's priority of delivering safe and secure nuclear decommissioning. In order to delicense a nuclear site, ONR procedures require an independent organisation to undertake confirmation sampling and surveys of the areas to be delicensed on its behalf.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ca13f-43ec-4938-bc68-28f365742bf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,440 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ca13f-43ec-4938-bc68-28f365742bf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ca13f-43ec-4938-bc68-28f365742bf1
  8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b255a50-b475-441f-a62c-e1dec59f1ad7
  ONR371

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