--- title: "Liaison and Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d089" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d089" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d089.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d089.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT" published: "2021-08-04" --- # Liaison and Support Services Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d089 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d089) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d089.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Liaison and Support Services" was initiated by the Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) organisation, which is a national agency based in Didcot, UK. The procurement falls under the services category specifically related to support services for air transport. The stage of the procurement is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 22nd July 2021, valued at £327,000. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, allowing the negotiation procedure without prior publication due to the unique expertise of the supplier, SKB International AB, which had crucial community engagement knowledge pertinent to RWM's objectives. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in international consultancy, especially those providing expertise related to geological disposal and waste management strategies. Companies specialising in community engagement, environmental protection, and technical support related to nuclear waste management will find this tender particularly relevant, as the awarded contract focuses on cooperation and knowledge sharing between RWM and SKB. Thus, businesses with experience in these areas could enhance their prospects by collaborating or competing for future contracts within this niche industry. ## Notice SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Minor tasks by SKB experts for the UK programme (in the range of < 2-3 days/task). Identification of information and source material available to RWM through existing licence agreements. Arrangements and attendance of visits of RWM key staff to SKB facilities (foreseen to be approximately 5-6 visits/year). Preparation of agendas, travel details and arrangements with SKB experts. Meetings with RWM staff to discuss and update on SKB programmes, experiences and lessons learned. Involvement of SKB staff in RWM meetings and work preparation. Access to SKB data and information through existing licence agreements. Identification and liaison with SKB experts and staff for involvement with RWM. Keeping up to date with RWM developments to keep SKB informed of the context for cooperation. Attendance to quarterly follow-up and annual planning meetings with the RWM liaison officer, in Sweden or the UK as necessary. ### Procurement Information SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract. The international story for geological disposal is an essential one for building public and local community trust. A more collaborative relationship with more co-operation on events and communications will benefit potential communities and RWM. International visits, as mentioned above, are also of huge importance for RWM staff to witness existing facilities first-hand and improve their knowledge. RWM's engagement with UK media and key external stakeholders is similarly essential and the offer of a tour of underground facilities which already exist is a huge pull to attract interest and positive engagement, plus it further helps the international consensus narrative. Similarly, technical contracts exist between RWM and SKB, further highlighting and demonstrating the unique expertise and knowledge SKB can bring to Radioactive Waste Management. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £327,000 | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SKB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63730000 - Support services for air transport ## Release History - 4 Aug 2021 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018715-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/rwm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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