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title: "Asbestos Innovation Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033063"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-26"
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# Asbestos Innovation Partnership

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033063

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Asbestos Innovation Partnership" in the decommissioning services industry. This procurement is set to span over approximately 8 + 1 + 1 years, commencing with a 12-month research and development phase followed by a four-year build and pilot operations phase, culminating in a one-year fully operational service. The total contract value is £80 million, with engagement events scheduled, notably on 18th May 2022, for interested suppliers. The procurement is based in the UK and aims to innovate treatment solutions for both radiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in construction, waste analysis, and technology development, particularly those specialising in innovative environmental solutions. Firms that have experience in research and development services, as well as those capable of delivering operational services for asbestos management, will find this opportunity advantageous. Participation in the supplier engagement event will allow potential competitors to better understand the requirements and form alliances, ultimately positioning themselves for success in the subsequent phases of this contract.

## Notice

The procurement over 8 +1 +1 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 up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. Phase 2 is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and a 1 Year Fully Operational Service, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement over 8 +1 +1 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 up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers PS0-PS4M per supplier. The next phase is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS27m each) and finally a 1 Year Fully Operational Service,, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of PS7m each). The work will be managed and coordinated by the NDA but may novate over to NWS at the build stage. The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Wednesday 18th May 2022 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. This contract maybe classified as services or works depending on whether the potential supplier has access to plant or whether they will need to build a plant. Additional information: The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Wednesday 18th May 2022 to register please email procurement.inbox@nda.gov.uk. Please type in the header Asbestos Innovation Partnership. This supplier event will be via a Microsoft teams conference. Maximum of 2 staff per supplier. This requirement maybe undertaken under works or services which will depend on solutions proposed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010693-2022 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | WESTLAKESSCIEN CE& |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 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
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 11:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010693-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15806&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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