Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Radioactive Waste Management Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services
Building 150, West, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Thomson Ave
Didcot
OX11 0GD
Contact
Patrick Butler
patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Disposal of Radioactive Nuclear Waste
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF,
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The next phase of the DECOVALEX project (“D-2027”) is soon to initiate. This includes several tasks that are highly relevant to the LSSRs that are found within the search areas of all three Community Partnerships. It is an appropriate opportunity to develop NWS numerical modelling capability and knowledge on coupled processes, which is required to support GDF design decisions and underpin the Safety Case.
The objectives of this work are to:
•Develop and communicate a detailed understanding of how coupled processes could affect geological environments relevant to a UK GDF, and how the geosphere could consequently evolve. Timescales relevant to a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for UK higher activity wastes shall be considered. This will be achieved by participation in three tasks of DECOVALEX D-2027 that are relevant to UK LSSR, as outlined in Section 3 – Scope of work.
•Capture how other modelling teams approach the tasks that the Contractor are participating n, and how this knowledge-share/collaboration throughout DECOVALEX D-2027 influences the Contractors own modelling approach.
•Develop user-friendly, interactive communication tools (e.g., 2D/3D visualisation models) to capture key findings and communicate the results to internal and external stakeholders.
•Organise one whole-project DECOVALEX D-2027 workshop/meeting within the UK.
This project will bring together ongoing and preceding work within an overall framework and identify knowledge gaps in the current programme of work.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please view details via the Atamis Supplier Portal
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Other additional CPV Codes are:
73111000
73200000
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This procurement will be conducted using the Business and Technical Services Marketplace which is a DPS.
Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register for the Environmental category on the DPS. Full instructions of how to register on BATS as a supplier can be accessed via the Atamis supplier portal once you have registered interest in the opportunity.
Please register using the ATAMIS portal:
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