--- title: "Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a348" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a348" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a348.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a348.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a348 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a348) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a348.json) ## Summary The contract for "Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis" was awarded by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, a sub-central public authority located in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, involves radiochemical and chemical analysis of samples related to environmental monitoring, land quality, and waste management. The award was finalized on 29th April 2026, with Socotec UK Limited as the supplier. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 and categorized under services, commenced on 16th April 2026 and is set to end by 31st March 2030. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and analysis services, particularly in environmental protection and radiochemical assessments. Large enterprises with capabilities in delivering high-quality technical services and contract management would be well-suited to compete in similar processes. As there was only one bid, it showcases a potentially unsaturated market, offering growth opportunities for new entrants willing to meet stringent quality, cost, and social value criteria. ## Notice Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis - Radiochemical and Chemical Analysis to Materials ### Planning Information Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039384-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOCOTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039384-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021967-2026 - 17 Dec 2025 at 18:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084073-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 14:01 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060232-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 13:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060213-2025 - 26 Sep 2025 at 13:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060184-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039384-2026 29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021967-2026 11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084073-2025 17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060232-2025 26th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060213-2025 26th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060184-2025 26th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a348. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a348.json.