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title: "Near Surface Disposal - Consenting Strategy and Scoping"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD"
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# Near Surface Disposal - Consenting Strategy and Scoping

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffbff109-7dd6-45bc-b507-0fdcb568554c

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Ltd is seeking bids for the project titled "Near Surface Disposal - Consenting Strategy and Scoping", falling under the industry category of research services. The project involves managing and disposing of low-level radioactive waste in Cumbria, with specific attention to environmental impact assessments and consulting services. This open tender is at the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates to note include the tender period end date on 19 November 2024 and the contract period starting on 20 November 2024 and concluding on 18 December 2024. The procurement budget is set at £100,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the environmental consultancy, research, and development sectors, providing a platform to showcase expertise in environmental impact assessments and radioactive waste management. Businesses specialising in environmental engineering, consultancy, and planning services will find this tender particularly advantageous, as it aligns with their core competencies and promises potential for growth in the nuclear waste management industry.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services Limited (NWS) currently operates the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) near the village of Drigg in Cumbria. The purpose of the LLWR is to manage and dispose of low level radioactive waste (LLW). https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61371937-e6ad-4bfa-b039-ef340956bdd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HARWELL CAMPUS |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61371937-e6ad-4bfa-b039-ef340956bdd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61371937-e6ad-4bfa-b039-ef340956bdd3
  20th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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