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title: "RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments"
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# RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e793f7cb-9770-4c67-bdeb-03c94d816567

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nuclear Waste Services has concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "RWM400-039 Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting seismic processing services. The procurement method utilised was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £518,323.92, will commence on 29th September 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, covering delivery locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. It was awarded to RPS Energy Ltd, following a tender period that concluded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental assessment and seismic processing services, potentially leading to further engagements with Nuclear Waste Services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those with capabilities to handle specialised assessments in various geographic regions, including Europe and the Isle of Man, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Although not specifically geared toward SMEs or VCSEs, it sets a precedent in the industry for substantial service contracts requiring advanced technical and geographical execution.

## Notice

Initial Assessment of Radioactive contamination in Marine Sediments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2be19b1-7f32-41c6-9384-8aee66da8104 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £518,323 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | HARWELL |
| 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 | RPS ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71352140 - Seismic processing services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2be19b1-7f32-41c6-9384-8aee66da8104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2be19b1-7f32-41c6-9384-8aee66da8104
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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