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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 AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9e27680-bb09-4f33-9696-972edbbf0e74

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organization has initiated a selective procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-1679 Remote Retrieval and Handling Facility" in the industry category of Containers for waste material. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £10,000,000 GBP. The tender deadline is set for 16th September 2022, and the contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 2nd March 2026. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in waste management and radioactive materials handling to participate in the competitive dialogue procurement method. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Companies with expertise in radioactive waste disposal, facility development, and stakeholder engagement are encouraged to engage with the UK Research and Innovation authority to potentially secure contracts and contribute to sustainable radioactive waste management efforts.

## Notice

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 Neutron and Muon Source (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. In response to this requirement, STFC needs to develop the capability in terms of facilities, techniques, staff competence and external stakeholder agreements to reduce this backlog and sustainably manage radioactive wastes from current and future activities. The RRHF will be a specialist facility which will allow handling of radioactive waste, primarily in preparation for disposal, but also facilitating sampling, size reduction, Post Irradiation Examination (PIE), maintenance and other tasks involving radioactive materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62becf4-4a8c-485e-bf6e-730fc900c616 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2022 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62becf4-4a8c-485e-bf6e-730fc900c616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62becf4-4a8c-485e-bf6e-730fc900c616
  9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Containers-for-waste-material./4SECHT2A73
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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