--- title: "Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c729" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c729" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c729.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c729.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT" published: "2021-07-13" --- # Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5 Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c729 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c729) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c729.json) ## Summary The Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) authority is currently in the tender stage for its project titled "Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5," aimed at geotechnical engineering services related to the construction of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. The contract, valued at £9.5 million, is set to last for five years with an option for an additional two years. The tender period is open until 2nd August 2021, and interested parties have been invited to participate in market engagement sessions throughout July and August. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering, construction services, and site preparation work. Companies with expertise in laboratory services, geological consultancy, and field demonstrations related to borehole sealing will find a strong alignment with the requirements of this project. Engaging with RWM in this initiative not only enhances business visibility in the nuclear decommissioning sector but also fosters growth through potential long-term contracts within an important governmental project. ## Notice Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) as the authority intends to procure a partner, or a number of partners, to assist in delivering the final phase (Phase 5) of the Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes project in support of the site evaluation and of the site characterisation activities in relation to its proposed programme for the siting and construction of Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This PIN is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the borehole sealing market and to alert the market to potential forthcoming tender exercises. RWM's working model for the proposed procurement strategy is for a single contract award with a suitably qualified contractor to deliver Phase 5. This strategy may change based upon the outcome of this market engagement and further development of the procurement strategy. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with an option to extend this for a further 2 years. A DRAFT Contract Technical Specification and Questionnaire can be accessed by registering on the RWM procurement tendering system here: Sellafield Ltd (eu-supply.com) For background on the borehole sealing project, please see http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-1-report-rwmd03042/ (Phase 1 output) and http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-2-final-report/ (Phase 2 output). Activities to be included in Phase 5 will consider 'small-scale' laboratory work on materials such as bentonite, 'large-scale' laboratory work (e.g. using 20m mock-up boreholes), natural analogues (currently progressing via a series of international collaborative projects), a continuation of work on bridge plugs (a collaboration between RWM and two international waste management organisations), field demonstrations in pre-existing boreholes up to 2km deep and in underground research laboratories. No borehole drilling will be undertaken. However, preparing a borehole for sealing may require rehabilitation, removal of abandoned in-hole equipment, milling and under-reaming of a window in borehole casing, etc. - access to coiled tubing and drill string technology is anticipated. Bentonite has already been chosen as the seal material for use in boreholes in lower strength sedimentary rocks and higher strength rocks. Bentonite will be emplaced in boreholes in Phase 5 via use of the Downhole Placement System, a tool has been developed for this project. A different approach can be followed for a borehole penetrating an evaporite layer in Phase 5. Field demonstration work will be undertaken under CDM (2015) regulations. RWM will be the Client. Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles will be filled by the supply chain. Additional information: Market engagement sessions are intended through July and August with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting commercial agreements. If you wish to participate in these engagement sessions, could you please register your interest via the RWM Tendering Portal here: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SELLAFIELD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016311-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,500,000 | | Lots value | £9,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71351220 - Geological consultancy services - 71510000 - Site-investigation services - 71520000 - Construction supervision services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2021 at 09:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016311-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-1-report-rwmd03042/ - http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-2-final-report/ - http://www.justice.gov.uk - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13847&B=SELLAFIELD - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SELLAFIELD - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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