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title: "Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS)"
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# Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS)

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a7a

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## Summary

The Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework tender is managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom. It focuses on environmental engineering, geological and geophysical consultancy services, and aims to support site characterisation activities for the appointment of the Site Characterisation Delivery Partner. The tender is currently in the planning update stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 9 March 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers must register by 6 March 2026, ensuring engagement with the latest procurement strategies and deadlines.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and engineering consultancy, geotechnical and geological services, and nuclear safety services. With a framework value up to £16.56 million, it is particularly suitable for organisations that can offer comprehensive site investigation and monitoring services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process supports small to medium-sized enterprises. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to significant business growth through long-term official partnerships with Nuclear Waste Services, enhancing specialist service capabilities within the nuclear and environmental sectors.

## Notice

The Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework is designed to provide NWS with comprehensive support across all aspects of site characterisation activities during the period leading up to the appointment and onboarding of the Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP). The framework is for professional services only.

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority, Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), would like to thank suppliers for their interest in, and responses to, the Request for Information (RFI) for the Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework opportunity published on 25 November 2025.
Following a detailed review of the responses received, NWS intends to provide further clarity on the proposed framework structure, scope, procurement approach, forthcoming activities, and key themes identified through supplier feedback. To support this, NWS will host a virtual market engagement event on 9 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30.
The event will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers wishing to participate must register their interest no later than 17:00 on 6 March 2026 via the following link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/adfb2080-1855-4340-bf1e-b3cf7e7a078a@1929b5b6-230e-4b2e-837a-b96f0a9b1b56
Registrations should include the full names and email addresses of all proposed attendees. There is an option to submit questions at the point of registration.
Attendance at the event will be anonymous. Any questions raised and addressed during the webinar will also be handled on an anonymous basis. Participants may submit questions through the Microsoft Teams Q&A facility during the event. Questions will be moderated and answered during a dedicated question and answer session following the presentation. Subject to commercial sensitivity, responses to any unanswered questions will be published on the SCPSS webpage after the webinar. 
If you have any queries or require technical assistance with registration, please contact: gdfmajorprocurements@nuclearwasteservices.uk
NWS has also created a webpage to facilitate communication with the market and the sharing of documentation. The link to the webpage is: www.nuclearwasteservices.uk/2025/11/site-characterisation-professional-services-support-scpss/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016818-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,800,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351400 - Petrophysical interpretation services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71351700 - Scientific prospecting services
- 71351710 - Geophysical prospecting services
- 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
- 71352100 - Seismic services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016818-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 17:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077027-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056643-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016818-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077027-2025
  25th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056643-2025
  15th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/adfb2080-1855-4340-bf1e-b3cf7e7a078a@1929b5b6-230e-4b2e-837a-b96f0a9b1b56
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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