--- title: "Inspection Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b216" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b216" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b216.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b216.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2024-10-29" --- # Inspection Services Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b216 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b216) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b216.json) ## Summary Nuclear Waste Services Limited is planning an upcoming tender titled "Inspection Services" within the Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services industry category. This procurement, categorized under CPV 71000000, is set in Drigg, Old Shore Road, Holmrook, Cumbria, and aims to encompass comprehensive inspection services outside of their existing framework. The legislation governing this tender follows the CELEX 32014L0024 scheme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 3rd March 2025. Interested suppliers must register for Category 12 (Quality) on the Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS via Atamis to participate, with an estimated contract value of £270,000 GBP. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in manufacturing quality oversight, including weld and magnetic particle inspections, and leak testing. Companies providing technical inspection services who aim to expand into the nuclear sector would find this tender particularly advantageous. The tender also seeks suppliers with capabilities to support continuous professional development and certification for NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) personnel. Suitable candidates will likely include firms experienced in industrial inspection, those who can adhere to stringent international inspection standards, and businesses already versed with the DPS registration process for public sector contracts in the UK. ## Notice NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract. The scope of work will encompass the following components: 1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of - i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers. iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT). 4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by - i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd. iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by: 1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome) i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account 2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities' 3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest' 4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear) From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034958-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE | | 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 71730000 - Industrial inspection services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 10:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034958-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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