---
title: "Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044514"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
published: "2024-03-04"
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# Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED TRADING AS NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044514

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## Summary

The organization Radioactive Waste Management Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract for the project "Investigating Coupled Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Bentonite Materials" to British Geological Survey. The contract falls under the research services category and involves understanding bentonite behaviours in high-salinity environments. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The total contract value is £302,394.66 with an award date of 1st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research services related to high-salinity environments to engage and potentially secure contracts in this field. Companies with expertise in hydro-mechanical-chemical processes, particularly in research and experimental analysis, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The project focuses on a detailed programme of work in specific scientific parameters, offering a niche opportunity for businesses with relevant technical capabilities to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this specialised area.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded via the Business & Technical Services Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (original OJEU Contract Notice TED reference 2019-S 228-559692) to:
Provide a detailed programme of work for high-salinity environments by understanding bentonite swelling pressure & hydraulic conductivity across a range of dry densities (1000-1900kg/m3) in DI water & 0.5m, 3m & 6m NaCl (solubility limit dependant).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a detailed programme of work for high-salinity environments by understanding bentonite swelling pressure & hydraulic conductivity across a range of dry densities (1000-1900kg/m3) in DI water & 0.5m, 3m & 6m NaCl (solubility limit dependant).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006813-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,394 |

## 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 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006813-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bgs.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:559692-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services
- https://www.justice.gov.uk

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