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title: "PLUTONIUM DISPOSITION MOX SERVICES THREE LOT FRAMEWORK LOT 1 MOX PLANT DESIGN SERVICES LOT 2 MOX PELLETING TRIALS LOT 3 DESK BASED TECHNICAL ADVICE FOR LOTS 1&2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-01-27"
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# PLUTONIUM DISPOSITION MOX SERVICES THREE LOT FRAMEWORK LOT 1 MOX PLANT DESIGN SERVICES LOT 2 MOX PELLETING TRIALS LOT 3 DESK BASED TECHNICAL ADVICE FOR LOTS 1&2

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c3e

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has conducted a tender process for the "Plutonium Disposition MOX Services Three Lot Framework," covering essential services such as MOX plant design and pelleting trials, as well as desk-based technical support. This active procurement initiative falls under the research and experimental development services industry category, with the location specified as the UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their bids electronically. Recently, the deadline for submission has been adjusted to 17th May 2021, and the contract spans a period of up to 48 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering consultancy, project management, and research and development sectors, particularly those with expertise in nuclear waste management and related services. Companies capable of demonstrating experience and knowledge relevant to the specifications outlined, particularly in delivering socially valuable outcomes, would be well-positioned to compete for the contracts across the three lots within this framework. Additionally, suppliers who can effectively address the technical complexities inherent to this tender are likely to attract the attention of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

## Notice

PLUTONIUM DISPOSITION MOX SERVICES THREE LOT FRAMEWORK LOT 1 MOX PLANT DESIGN SERVICES LOT 2 MOX PELLETING TRIALS LOT 3 DESK BASED TECHNICAL ADVICE FOR LOTS 1&2

### Lot Information

PLUTONIUM DISPOSITION MOX SERVICES FRAMEWORK THREE LOTS LOT 1 MOX PLANT DESIGN SERVICES LOT 2 MOX PELLETING TRIALS LOT 3 DESK BASED TECHNICAL ADVICE FOR LOTS 1&2

PLUTONIUM DISPOSITION MOX SERVICES FRAMEWORK LOT 1 MOX PLANT DESIGN SERVICES. Additional information: 48 months with the option to extend for a further 12 month period.

MOX PELLETING TRIALS

LOT 2 MOX PELLETING TRIALS. Additional information: 48 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Desk Based Technical Support for Lots 1&2

Desk Based Technical Support for Lots 1&2. Additional information: 48 Months with the option to extend for a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002421-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW, CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS; ORANO RECYCLAGE AND ORANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09342000 - Plutonium
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002421-2022
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005325-2021
- 28 Apr 2021 at 11:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009112-2021
- 19 Apr 2021 at 14:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008228-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13466&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:539029-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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