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title: "Develop experimental methodologies for determining radionuclide behaviour Phase2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0367a2"
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# Develop experimental methodologies for determining radionuclide behaviour Phase2

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0367a2

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## Summary

The Radioactive Waste Management Limited has awarded a contract to Jacobs U.K. Limited for the project titled "Develop experimental methodologies for determining radionuclide behaviour Phase2", which involves services in research and experimental development. The procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £2,000,000 signed on 20th February 2023. The award criteria for the tender included aspects such as service delivery quality, technical capability, methodology and approach, cost evaluation, and social value impact.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and experimental services to engage in the development of methodologies for radionuclide behaviour parameters. The procurement process was open to suppliers, with an emphasis on quality evaluation and cost competitiveness. Businesses with expertise in scientific research, consultancy services, and feasibility studies are well-suited to compete for similar public procurement contracts in the field of experimental methodology development and safety-relevant parameters measurement.

## Notice

This specification invites contractors to submit a targeted proposal for a three-staged programme of further work in experimental methodology development and approaches for radionuclide behaviour parameter measurement applicable to NWS's current knowledge gaps. At this stage, a proposal submitted in response to this Contract Technical Specification (CTS) should focus on Stage 1 of the work scope outlined below. A detailed, fully costed modular proposal for Stage 2 & 3 works is an anticipated output of Stage 1. The combined scope (Stages 1- 3) includes reviewing the global methodologies for acquiring site-specific radionuclide behaviour parameters, including development of a fully costed, modular work plan (Stage 1), and thereafter undertaking measurements to fill data gaps or to underpin safety arguments (Stage 2) and development of an optimised testing and analysis strategy (Stage 3), particularly in relation to relevant, UK-specific potential host rocks

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification invites contractors to submit a targeted proposal for a three-staged programme of further work in experimental methodology development and approaches for radionuclide behaviour parameter measurement applicable to NWS's current knowledge gaps. At this stage, a proposal submitted in response to this Contract Technical Specification (CTS) should focus on Stage 1 of the work scope outlined below. A detailed, fully costed modular proposal for Stage 2 & 3 works is an anticipated output of Stage 1. The combined scope (Stages 1- 3) includes reviewing the global methodologies for acquiring site-specific radionuclide behaviour parameters, including development of a fully costed, modular work plan (Stage 1), and thereafter undertaking measurements to fill data gaps or to underpin safety arguments (Stage 2) and development of an optimised testing and analysis strategy (Stage 3), particularly in relation to relevant, UK-specific potential host rocks

Options: Initial term 3 years with an option to extend up to 12 months twice (3+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011001-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011001-2023
- 12 Sep 2022 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025496-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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