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title: "Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials"
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# Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbc09edd-d41a-489c-ae48-9d062e316ac6

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## Summary

The Radioactive Waste Management Ltd. has awarded a contract to investigate Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials. The contract falls under the "Research services" industry category with a value of £400,000. The contract period starts on 4th March 2024 and ends on 3rd April 2026. The tender period ended on 25th September 2023.

This tender opportunity created by Radioactive Waste Management Ltd. is well-suited for businesses specializing in research services related to high-salinity environments and bentonite materials. The contract, awarded to British Geological Survey, encourages SMEs to participate. The project location includes various countries including the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded via the Business & Technical Services Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (original OJEU TED ref. 2019-S 228-559692) to: Provide a detailed programme of work for high-salinity environments by understanding bentonite swelling pressure & hydraulic conductivity across a range of dry densities (1000-1900kg/m3) in DI water & 0.5m, 3m & 6m NaCl (solubility limit dependant).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c7eb3b-fd35-4840-83d1-2d376c81acb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,394 |
| 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD. |
| Locality | DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE. |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RH |
| 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 SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c7eb3b-fd35-4840-83d1-2d376c81acb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c7eb3b-fd35-4840-83d1-2d376c81acb7
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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