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title: "UKRI-1679 Remote Retrieval and Handling Facility"
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# UKRI-1679 Remote Retrieval and Handling Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e043a92b-4e16-4a40-aa97-cd3fb48633c1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking tenders for the "UKRI-1679 Remote Retrieval and Handling Facility" project, focused on the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a hot cell facility for managing radioactive waste at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under goods and with an estimated value of £10 million, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 31 July 2022 and conclude on 30 June 2023.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, radiation safety, and facility construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their expertise in the specified industry category of waste management. Companies that offer innovative solutions for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with both environmental compliance requirements and government policy initiatives.

## Notice

Design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of a hot cell facility. The Remote Retrieval and Handling Facility (RRHF) project is part of the Waste Accumulation Reduction Programme (WARP) which is in place to manage the accumulation of radioactive waste from legacy facilities and current ISIS operations at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). This radioactive waste needs to be safely managed and disposed of in compliance with legislation and government policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa0ed03-094a-4580-9af1-4060cfefba0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| 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 | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa0ed03-094a-4580-9af1-4060cfefba0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa0ed03-094a-4580-9af1-4060cfefba0d
  13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=625616517
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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