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title: "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035a4f

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is leading a procurement process titled "The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS)" in the services category. This tender aims to establish a disposal route for Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) into Sellafield, with a total value of £35,000,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, and interested parties can participate in an engagement event scheduled for Thursday 15th September 2022. The opportunity is relevant to businesses involved in radioactive waste collection, transportation, and disposal, particularly those with expertise in nuclear materials management.

This tender initiated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority presents opportunities for businesses specialising in radioactive waste storage, transportation, and disposal services. The procurement process involves establishing a disposal route for Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) into Sellafield, with a total value of £35,000,000. Interested suppliers can participate in an engagement event scheduled for Thursday 15th September 2022 to understand the scope of works and requirements. Businesses with proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and nuclear materials transportation are well-suited to compete and potentially secure a contract for this project.

## Notice

The Home Office are leading a cross government programme of activities which seeks to replace caesium-137 irradiators used in biological and biomedical research facilities within the UK, where a viable alternative technology or solution exists. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) acting as their agent has been instructed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to establish and support the collection of existing Sealed Radioactive Source (SRS) through a suitable disposal route. The NDA Group have been tasked with enabling a disposal route for these sources into Sellafield. Note, Sellafield is the current waste management route for sealed sources. NTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NDA which has extensive and proven expertise in irradiated fuel management and transporting nuclear materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provisions for services to collect, transport and process existing Sealed Radioactive Sources (SRS) using a pre-determined disposal route. Proposed Duration of this Framework will be 7 year plus option to extend by 1+1 year (9 year). The NDA will appoint up to 2 suppliers provided they pass the Standard Selection Questionnaire, Security and Quality thresholds which will be set in the ITT. Please see attachment for further scope of works information. Additional information: The NDA shall host an engagement event on 10am - 1pm Thursday 15th Sept 2022 to register please email nicki.brown@nda.gov.uk & madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk. Please type in the header "Pre Market SRS". 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/021894-2022 |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| 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

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2022 at 14:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021894-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=16046&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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