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title: "Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e212

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## Summary

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has completed the procurement process titled "Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework," which falls under the services category of radioactive-, toxic-, medical-, and hazardous waste management. Located in Cumbria, the framework aims to provide expert support across the lifecycle of waste management to NDA and non-NDA customers. The estimated value of the framework is £14.5 million, although being formally zero-value with no guaranteed spend. The procurement utilised an open procedure under the Procurement Regulations 2015, covering a wide range of public bodies including government departments and civil services. Contracts were awarded to six suppliers on 21st April 2026, indicating completion of the award stage.

This framework presents substantial business opportunities, especially for organisations with expertise in waste lifecycle management. The framework supports a diverse array of NWS customers, including private and public sector entities such as educational institutions, government agencies, and third-sector groups. Suitable businesses with capabilities in technical and professional waste services, research development, and alternative treatment solutions could leverage the framework to expand their portfolios and engage in long-term collaborative projects. Businesses that possess knowledge across the full spectrum of radioactive waste management can benefit from participating within this framework, offering responsive solutions and fostering growth opportunities in the evolving landscape of waste management services.

## Notice

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), through its Waste Services line of business, will provide an Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Solutions (ESAS) service to both Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and non-NDA customers. The ESAS Framework (estimated value of PS14.5m, although formally a zero-value agreement with no spend guaranteed) will be available to all NWS customers with a Waste Services Contract. The Framework includes: 
- On-site support;
- Technical and professional waste services;
- Enabling activities;
- Development and delivery of alternative solutions (including pilots);
- Research & development;
- Container and package quality.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As the diversion of LLW from LLW Repository (nr Drigg, Cumbria) has become business as usual over the past 10 years and decommissioning programmes at customer sites have matured; the types of waste being managed through NWS frameworks has changed. NWS is seeing an increase in the number of challenging / problematic waste streams which require broader waste acceptance criteria and/or a range of specialist waste management advice/support. Customers often also require support higher up in the waste lifecycle / value chain, covering route development / optimisation, characterisation techniques and training of their internal resources. This trend is set to continue as further changes in decommissioning occur over the next decade.

The ESAS Framework therefore supports NWS' mission and vision by providing access to an experienced pool of expert resources and fit for purpose responsive solutions. The Framework provides access to contractors with knowledge and understanding across the full radioactive waste management lifecycle and the ability to operate and execute work and provide support at any stage of the lifecycle.

The Framework will be for use by organisations that either currently hold, or may in future enter into, a Waste Services Contract with NWS. These organisations include private sector bodies, plus public sector bodies that fall into one or more of the following categories;
1) Any of the following and their future successors:
(a) ministerial government departments;
(b) non-ministerial government departments;
(c) executive agencies of government;
(d) Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs;
(e) Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs);
(f) police forces;
(g) fire and rescue services;
(h) ambulance services;
(i) maritime and coastguard agency services;
(j) NHS bodies;
(k) educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities;
(l) hospices;
(m) national parks;
(n) housing associations, including registered social landlords;
(o) third sector and charities;
(p) citizens advice bodies;
(q) Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan councils, parish councils;
(r) public corporations;
(s) public financial bodies or institutions;
(t) public pension funds;
(u) central banks; and
(v) civil service bodies, including public sector buying organisations.
2) Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web-link.
3) Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide or any replacement or updated web-link.
4) Those bodies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which are within the scope of the definition of 'Contracting Authority' in regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and/or Schedule 1 PCR. Additional information: The framework value is an estimate only and no guarantee can be given regarding the value or volume of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037590-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500,000 |
| Lots value | £14,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria, TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY; ATKINS; CYCLIFE; NSG ENVIRONMENTAL; NUVIA; ORANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037590-2026
- 14 Feb 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005210-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atkinsglobal.com
- http://www.jacobs.com
- http://www.nsgltd.com
- http://www.nuvia.com
- http://www.orano.group
- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cyclife-edf.com
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide

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