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title: "Sealing Systems"
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# Sealing Systems

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb9a1308-660d-4a40-83f8-213505af6020

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sealing Systems" is led by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, focusing on the industry category of research consultancy services. This active tender, part of a phased project aimed at developing sealing systems for geological disposal, is located within the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 12th September 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 5th January 2022, running until 5th January 2027. Businesses should note that the estimated value of the contract is just over £2.4 million, with a supplier meeting scheduled for 13th September 2021 at 10:00 AM, which interested parties must email to attend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises that specialise in research consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in geological sciences, waste management, or services related to safety in geological disposal are well-suited to compete for this contract. The phased nature of the project allows for various engagement points, enabling firms to showcase innovative sealing system solutions that meet long-term safety requirements.

## Notice

Following on from current work on the Geological Disposal Technical Programme, and to develop further the technical scope underpinning the programme, RWM wishes to establish a phased, integrated project to develop technically feasible and scientifically underpinned sealing systems to meet RWM's long-term safety requirements. The project shall consider sealing system options for disposal vaults, tunnels, and accessways and be relevant to the range of geological environments and waste types pertinent to a UK GDF. Please see attached Contract Technical Specification for further details. RWM are holding a supplier meeting to go through the requirement and the procurement process on 13 September 2021 at 10am. If you would like to attend please e-mail amy.shelton@nda.gov.uk and david.wood@nda.gov.uk. We are happy to receive any questions in advance and also please could you let us know who will be attending. Thank you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31de4624-1cc0-4bbf-a611-8718690798c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,001 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31de4624-1cc0-4bbf-a611-8718690798c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31de4624-1cc0-4bbf-a611-8718690798c3
  27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14021&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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