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title: "Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04edc7"
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# Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04edc7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Environment Agency, centred on the "Near Surface Disposal Permit Requirements" project, aims to consolidate knowledge on radioactive substance regulation for disposal facilities. The buyer, a public authority part of central government, is located in London, UK. This specific process falls under the 'services' category, particularly research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement followed an open method, considered below threshold for competition purposes. The procurement progressed through stages from tender to award, concluding in completion by the end of August 2025. Notably, the contract was signed on 2nd June 2025, with completion also slated for August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research consultancy services. Companies specialising in regulatory, environmental, and geoscience consulting can find this project well-suited to their competencies. With an emphasis on technical evaluation alongside commercial cost considerations, firms that excel in innovative and cost-effective solutions in environmental and regulatory domains are well-positioned to succeed in such competitive tenders. Furthermore, the project involves collaboration at a national and international level, offering businesses an opportunity to expand their networks and expertise in this specialised sector.

## Notice

The project will collate national and international knowledge and practices on appropriate radioactive substance regulation permit requirements (e.g. relating to facility design, waste inventory, waste activity concentration, heterogeneity) for different near surface disposal facilities and settings to assist in making informed decisions on permit requirements. Project completion is scheduled for the end of August 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046842-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,840 |
| Lots value | £47,840 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERA GEOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046842-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 14:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009689-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 12:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009635-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 12:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009634-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046842-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009689-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009635-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009634-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-195
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-196
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-197
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-198

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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