--- title: "Decontaminated Waste Asbestos - Innovation Partnership" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2021-03-24" --- # Decontaminated Waste Asbestos - Innovation Partnership Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029ea2.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is initiating a tender titled "Decontaminated Waste Asbestos - Innovation Partnership." This procurement, classified under hazardous waste services, is taking place in the United Kingdom and is currently in the planning stage. The NDA is looking for innovative solutions that convert asbestos and asbestos-containing materials into inert products suitable for reuse, with a total budget of £80 million allocated over multiple phases, including research and development and pilot operations. Key deadlines include a supplier engagement event scheduled for 19 May 2021 and future notice expected by 5 July 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management, environmental technology, and research and development services to compete. Companies with expertise in asbestos handling, waste treatment innovations, and operational management in the nuclear industry would be particularly well-suited. The multi-phase approach allows successful bidders to engage in long-term partnerships, fostering growth and innovation in the management of hazardous materials, aligning with increasing regulatory and environmental standards. ## Notice The NDA is looking for the supply chain to develop an innovative solution that converts asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACM), that are currently considered as wastes with significant chemo-toxic properties, into an inert product that can be re-used. The requirement is to primarily treat radiologically-contaminated Asbestos / ACM up to, and including that classified as, Intermediate Level Waste. The scope includes highly friable material. It is expected that the technology developed will also be applicable to non-radiologically contaminated asbestos / ACM and this may prevent significant quantities having to be sent to licenced hazardous landfills. Although primarily aimed at NDA estate wastes, the service may be accessible to non-NDA estate organisations in the UK Nuclear Industry. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The procurement over 8 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM. The aim of the new service to make "re-use" the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (in alignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated with asbestos/ACM handling and management. The procurement will start with an 18 month R&D phase, TRL 1-4, followed by a 18 month Testing Phase, TRL 4-5, (both up to 3 suppliers, capped budget of PS2m for each of these two phases). The next phase is a 4 year Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators), TRL 6 - 8, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and finally a 1 Year Fully Operational Service, TRL 9, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each). The work will be managed and coordinated by the NDA. Additional information: The NDA shall host an engagement event on 19 May 2021 to register your attendance please email: procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk for this requirement. Please type in the header "Asbestos Innovation Partnership". This supplier event will be carried out via a Microsoft teams conference. The NDA would like a maximum of 2 members of staff per supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005937-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 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 - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2021 at 09:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005937-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.delta-esourcing.com - http://www.nda.gov.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=581123364 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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