---
title: "UKRI-5477 Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06860f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# UKRI-5477 Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06860f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, is initiating a tender process for the "Disposal of Radioactive Combustible Waste" at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This procurement is in the planning stage and pertains to services in the disposal of radioactive waste industry category. A market engagement event is scheduled on-site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on 1st June 2026, with registration due by 28th May 2026. The anticipated contract term is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and may extend up to 31st August 2031, offering a substantial contract valued at £400,000 to £480,000. Interested suppliers can expect future notices by 12th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste disposal services, particularly those possessing licenses for the transport and incineration of radioactive waste. Given the nature of the contract, companies with the necessary qualifications for handling and disposing of hazardous materials will find this procurement process beneficial for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criterion supports SME involvement. The comprehensive service requirement, spanning collection, transport, and final disposal, enables a diversified service offering, driving innovation and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a permit to accumulate radioactive waste at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) and is currently holding various categories of radioactive waste in varying size and shape. The ISIS Facility at STFC is seeking market engagement to inform a future procurement for a suitably qualified and licensed supplier to deliver an end-to-end radioactive waste disposal service, including collection from RAL, transport and final disposal at appropriately licensed incineration facilities. The anticipated contract term is 4+1 years. Any contract value or volumes referenced are indicative only and may change.

### Planning Information

UKRI will be holding an on-site Market Engagement Event at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on Monday 1 June 2026, providing an overview of the requirement and the opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. 
If you are interested in attending, please email the below details to STFCprocurement@ukri.org, quoting the UKRI reference number (UKRI-5477) by Thursday 28 May 2026.
Details for Registration:
Attendee Name
Company
Vehicle Registration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035517-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035517-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035517-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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