--- title: "PIN for Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES" published: "2024-10-29" --- # PIN for Inspection Services Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faecb865-2e8d-4cc3-9807-102d4f2b8d34.json) ## Summary Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has initiated a public procurement process for "PIN for Inspection Services" within the Technical Inspection Services category. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, involves conducting various inspection activities at manufacturers' sites and supporting the NWS inspection function. The engagement phase for this procurement will end on 31 January 2025. The contract, valued at £270,000, will cover multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in participating must register under Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection, particularly those with capabilities in quality plan reviews, various inspection types (such as weld, dye pen, and magnetic particle inspections), and certification verification. SMEs are encouraged to apply, and those with expertise in supporting non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel to maintain PCN certification will find this tender particularly relevant. Registering and competing for this contract can provide businesses with access to the extensive NWS procurement network and potentially lead to long-term partnerships and growth opportunities within the technical inspection services industry. ## Notice NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract. The scope of work will encompass the following components: 1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of - i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers. iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT). 4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by - i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd. iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by: 1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome) i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account 2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities' 3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest' 4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear) From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fae3c2-782b-409f-b3a6-9ea340ab0007 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000 | | 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES | | Locality | CALDERBRIDGE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA20 1DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Gosforth | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 71730000 - Industrial inspection services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 10:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fae3c2-782b-409f-b3a6-9ea340ab0007 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8fae3c2-782b-409f-b3a6-9ea340ab0007 29th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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