---
title: "Disposal System Science & Technology Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ddeb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-08-06"
---

# Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ddeb

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited, is for the "Disposal System Science & Technology Framework" set in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services, specifically focusing on research laboratory services. Currently at the planning stage, the open procedure procurement is anticipated to release its tender in November 2026, with a framework start date scheduled for 2nd September 2027. The framework, valued at £13.7 million with a gross amount of £16.44 million, aims to enhance services related to engineered barrier systems. The procurement's legal basis is stipulated under UK Procurement Act 2023.

Providing significant opportunities for business growth, this tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It offers a robust framework for companies specialising in research and development, especially those involved in material science and environmental engineering in controlled repository conditions. Businesses looking to expand their portfolios in governmental research initiatives will find this framework particularly beneficial, given its extensive contract period running until 1st September 2035, with potential renewal up to 31st August 2037.

## Notice

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currently due for tender release in November 2026. This framework aims to provide comprehensive professional services support for the assessment of performance and deployment options for UK-relevant engineered barrier system components and the evolution of candidate material(s) and their configurations under repository conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074793-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2027 - 1 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,700,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 13:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074793-2026
  6th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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