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title: "Pre Engagement Groundwater Capability Framework Reference number: RWM433"
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# Pre Engagement Groundwater Capability Framework Reference number: RWM433

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4927f99-e403-4532-8d34-0f00be43c5cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pre Engagement Groundwater Capability Framework" is currently in the planning stage, led by Sellafield, a prominent contracting authority based in Didcot, England. This procurement pertains to laboratory services and includes additional classifications for data analysis and drilling services. Key dates include an engagement end date set for the 10th of March, 2021, as the organisation begins discussions with interested parties and forms community partnerships within the next five years.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, data analysis, and drilling, particularly those looking to expand their operations in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and robust partnership capabilities will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this framework contract, contributing to the groundwork needed for future geological investigations related to the Ground Disposal Facility programme.

## Notice

At the time of writing, RWM has started talking with interested parties, and two communities have formed Working Groups. Over the next five years RWM aims to establish up to five Community Partnerships, with geophysics subsequently conducted at candidate sites. RWM is currently preparing it's 'GDF Programme'. This planning tool identifies the key milestones and deliverables through the lifecycle of the GDF programme, including closure of the facility and surrender of permits. This Contract Technical Specification (CTS) relates to the establishment of a groundwater framework (hereafter 'the framework'),

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b96fca-fb04-462b-a71f-02e8d41e02bc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 76300000 - Drilling services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 07:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b96fca-fb04-462b-a71f-02e8d41e02bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b96fca-fb04-462b-a71f-02e8d41e02bc
  23rd February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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