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title: "Characterisation Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c15f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-02"
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# Characterisation Services Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c15f

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Characterisation Services Framework. This initiative, set to commence in early 2025, focuses on waste analysis services within the UK, specifically targeting the physical, chemical, and radiochemical properties of wastes and materials. The framework will be divided into four lots: Analytical Laboratory Services, Fingerprint Services, Laboratory Services, and Additional Characterisation Services, supporting both NRS and potentially other NDA operational companies. Key CPV codes include analysis services, technical analysis or consultancy services, and laboratory services. Interested businesses should monitor the Contracts Notice expected by 31 January 2025 for detailed participation instructions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in laboratory analysis, technical consulting, and other characterisation services. Companies specialising in waste analysis, particularly those capable of handling hazardous and radioactive materials, will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The multi-lot structure allows both single and multiple providers to offer their services, opening avenues for collaboration and niche service provision. Participation in this framework could lead to substantial business growth, providing sustained work in a crucial industry sector underpinning nuclear decommissioning and waste management operations.

## Notice

The Contracting authority seeks to inform the market of its intention to commence a procurement process by early 2025, to establish a Framework for a range of characterisation services. 

Access to characterisation services is required to support the provision of relevant information about the physical, chemical and radiochemical properties of wastes and other materials. 

It is anticipated that the Framework services include but are not limited to; laboratory analysis, fingerprint services and additional characterisation services, such as technical consulting, across up to 4 lots; 

Lot 1 - Analytical Laboratory Services (excluding ILW samples requiring specialist facilities due to higher radioactivity levels) - (single provider lot) 
Lot 2- Fingerprint Services - (single provider lot)
Lot 3- Laboratory Services - (multi provider lot)
Lot 4 -Additional Characterisation Services - (multi provider lot)

Anticipated Framework is to support Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) requirements. Access to some NDA OpCos is also possible via multi provider lots, (whilst it is envisaged that usage outside of NRS will be limited)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Analytical Laboratory Services

Analytical Laboratory Services (excluding ILW samples requiring specialist facilities due to higher radioactivity levels)
Included at II.1.4.1

Lot 2 - Fingerprint Services

Included at II.1.4.1

Lot 3 - Laboratory Services

Included at II.1.4.1

Lot 4 - Additional Characterisation Services

Included at II.1.4.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038706-2024 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038706-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services

## Provenance

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