---
title: "Asbestos Innovation Partnership Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c79f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-05-13"
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# Asbestos Innovation Partnership Phase 1

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c79f

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in Cumbria, UK, has completed the Asbestos Innovation Partnership Phase 1 tender for Research & Development services in the area of asbestos treatment. The contract, worth £4,000,000, was awarded to Veolia Nuclear Solutions UK Ltd and Galson Sciences Limited. The procurement method used was a selective process under the innovation partnership category.

This contracting opportunity presents potential for businesses in the radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services industry category. Companies specialising in research and development, waste analysis services, and design services may find this tender suitable for business growth. The tender aimed at effective stewardship of the environment and technical approach as key criteria, with a total of £7,665,885.73 awarded across the two suppliers involved.

## Notice

Asbestos Innovation Partnership Phase 1 R&D

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Asbestos Innovation Partnership Phase 1
Research & Development (R&D), Testing and Design, Technology Readiness. Additional information: VEOLIA - AWARD VALUE PS3,996,435.93
Galson Sciences - AWARD VALUE PS3,668,449.80

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015165-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GALSON SCIENCES; VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

- 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

- 13 May 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015165-2024
- 10 May 2023 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013315-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.galson-sciences.co.uk
- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority
- https://www.nuclearsolutions.veolia.com/en

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