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title: "Repository Development (RD) Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement (STIM) Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03979d"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Repository Development (RD) Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement (STIM) Project

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03979d

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has awarded a contract for the Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane (STIM) Replacement project, part of their Repository Development portfolio at the Low Level Waste (LLW) Repository near Drigg Village in Cumbria, England. The contract, awarded to John Graham Construction Ltd, trading as GRAHAM, involves installation of an engineered interim trench cap and includes all necessary civil engineering works, such as labour, equipment, materials, and project management. The procurement was conducted via a Restricted Procedure, and the contract value is up to £67 million. The latest procurement stage is the awarding of the contract, signed on 24th May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in nuclear or environmental works. Companies equipped to handle large-scale engineering projects, offer technical excellence, and provide social value with a consideration for carbon impact would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process facilitated by LLW Repository Ltd provides a chance for contractors to engage in long-term, high-value projects, fostering business growth in a strategically vital industry segment. Specifications and tender submissions are managed electronically, making it accessible for interested parties to participate.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane (STIM) Replacement project, which forms part of the Repository Development portfolio of work at the LLW Repository facility near Drigg Village in Cumbria, England.

The scope consists of civil engineering works associated with installing an engineered interim trench cap over the Southern Trenches.

The scope is to provide labour, equipment, materials, project management and supervision to complete the work. Work also includes establishment and maintenance of site offices, welfare and all associated temporary works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NWS procured a Southern Trench Cap Interim Membrane Replacement Contract via the Restricted Procedure. 

The contract value is up to PS67m and is inclusive of associated risks & contingency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024743-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000,000 |
| Lots value | £53,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | LLW REPOSITORY LTD TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | CALDER BRIDGE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria, TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LTD, TRADING AS GRAHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112300 - Infill and land-reclamation work
- 45112310 - Infill work
- 45112360 - Land rehabilitation work
- 45112500 - Earthmoving work
- 45112600 - Cut and fill
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024743-2024
- 11 Sep 2023 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026818-2023
- 16 Jan 2023 at 09:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001208-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.graham.co.uk
- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.justice.gov.uk

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