---
title: "DECOVALEX Project - D2027+"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04368b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# DECOVALEX Project - D2027+

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04368b

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has awarded the "DECOVALEX Project - D2027+" contract to Quintessa Limited, amounting to £574,560.00. The project focuses on understanding how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in the UK. This procurement, under the Research and Development Services category, uses an open procedure and lies within the services procurement category. The awarded contract was signed on 1st April 2024, with the project based in NWS Harwell, UK. This procurement has reached the Award stage, and the status is noted as active.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in geological environments and nuclear waste management. Companies that can provide advanced modelling capabilities, develop user-friendly interactive tools, and facilitate knowledge sharing will find this project relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on research consultancy stand a strong chance of competing successfully. Collaborating on such projects can enhance business portfolios and foster partnerships within the scientific research community.

## Notice

Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022700-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £574,560 |

## 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 | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022700-2024
- 1 Feb 2024 at 17:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003440-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.quintessa.org
- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.justice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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