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title: "Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography applications in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Context"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d0b0"
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# Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography applications in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Context

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d0b0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Radioactive Waste Management, revolves around the project titled "Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography applications in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) Context". This opportunity falls under the industry category of surveying services and takes place within the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is planning, with a tender period ending on 31st August 2021. The project has a budget of £1,000 and aims to explore applications of Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography techniques relevant to GDF and other significant infrastructure projects.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in surveying services, particularly those with expertise in geological assessments or nuclear waste management. Companies that specialise in innovative technological applications within civil infrastructure, as well as those engaged in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in the UK or internationally, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could enable such businesses to assist Radioactive Waste Management in assessing potential programmes of work and development applications in the context of radioactive waste management.

## Notice

Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) would like to know more about the current use of Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography techniques and applications within a GDF context or other civil infrastructure projects that may include Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) in the UK or internationally. This is to support a level of understanding that can be utilised to assessing if there is an applicable programme of work that RWM might engage with or initiate in support of the overall GDF development. RWM would like to understand where there are opportunities to engage with other interested parties and developers for radioactive waste management applications for Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography in relation to the UK GDF programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) would like to know more about the current use of Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography techniques and applications within a GDF context or other civil infrastructure projects that may include Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) in the UK or internationally. This is to support a level of understanding that can be utilised to assessing if there is an applicable programme of work that RWM might engage with or initiate in support of the overall GDF development. RWM would like to understand where there are opportunities to engage with other interested parties and developers for radioactive waste management applications for Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography in relation to the UK GDF programme. Additional information: This notice is not being used as a call for competition. RWM are looking for suppliers that are interested in this area and we would be grateful for answers to the questions issued in the attachment available from the link. Please could answers be returned to Dan Garbutt at daniel.garbutt@nda.gov.uk and David Wood david.wood@nda.gov.uk. We are also happy to answer any queries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018754-2021 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2021 at 12:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018754-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13937&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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