---
title: "RWM703 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03638a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-09"
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# RWM703 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support Framework

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03638a

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## Summary

The Radioactive Waste Management Limited, trading as Nuclear Waste Services Limited, has awarded a contract for the "RWM703 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support Framework" to the British Geological Survey. The procurement process has concluded, and the contract is valued at £5,000,000. The focus of this contract is on seismic processing services, with evaluation criteria covering team, management, service offering, and price considerations.

This opportunity for business growth in the services category involves developing a detailed understanding of the potential GDF host rock volume for each site. Companies specialising in seismic processing services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buyer, Radioactive Waste Management Limited, is a public body responsible for implementing geological disposal of higher activity radioactive wastes. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a focus on quality criteria.

## Notice

RWM703 Site Characterisation Interpretation Support Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The focus of this Site Characterisation Interpretation work will be on developing a fully integrated and detailed understanding of the potential GDF host rock volume for each site. This will include an evaluation of its geometries, including structural and stratigraphic variations, based on detailed analysis of the regional, sub-regional and site-specific sub surface.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006848-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| 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 | BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71352100 - Seismic services
- 71352140 - Seismic processing services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006848-2023
- 26 Aug 2022 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023997-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management
- https://www.justice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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