---
title: "Site Characterisation Support Services Framework - Load Tender Documents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae79"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ae79.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT"
published: "2021-12-19"
---

# Site Characterisation Support Services Framework - Load Tender Documents

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae79

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) focuses on the Site Characterisation Support Services Framework, which falls under geological consultancy services. Based in Didcot, UK, this project is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10th June 2021. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and aims to provide comprehensive support in various scope areas related to site characterisation, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. Interested suppliers should ensure they prepare their proposals before the deadline to compete effectively in this tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in geological consultancy services. Companies offering expertise in site characterisation, seismic surveys, and related services are particularly well-suited to bid for this framework. Established firms, especially those with experience in large-scale environmental projects, would benefit from participating in this procurement process. Moreover, the potential for long-term engagement, as RWM has an option to extend the contract by an additional year, makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to secure ongoing contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

The scope of work included in the framework aims to provide RWM with support preparing and delivering site characterisation services including scope area 1 Site Characterisation Knowledge Base, scope area 2 Site Characterisation Cost & Schedule Estimation, scope area 3 Site Characterisation Enabled Systems and scope area 4 Planning and Managing Site Investigations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of work included in the framework aims to provide RWM with support preparing and delivering site characterisation services including scope area 1 Site Characterisation Knowledge Base, scope area 2 Site Characterisation Cost & Schedule Estimation, scope area 3 Site Characterisation Enabled Systems and scope area 4 Planning and Managing Site Investigations.

Options: Option to extend by a further 12 months subject to RWM discretion.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 12 months subject to RWM discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031711-2021 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ATKINS; JACOBS; RPS ENERGY CONSULTANTS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031711-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009992-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atkinsglobal.com
- http://www.jacobs.com
- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- http://www.wsp.com
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13634&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:457558-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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