Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Radioactive Waste Management Limited Trading as Nuclear Waste Services Limited
Building 329 Thompson Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0GD
Contact
Paul Hinson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
08920190
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management
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
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Site Characterisation Delivery Partner Services and Works
Reference number
C8760
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Site Characterisation Delivery Partner supply chain strategy market engagement
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £960,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 76300000 - Drilling services
- 45262422 - Subsea drilling work
- 76340000 - Core drilling
- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice contains all essential information relating to further market engagement that Radioactive Waste Management trading as Nuclear Waste Services (and referred to as NWS GDF from this point forwards) intend to perform with respect to “Site Characterisation Services and Works” relating to NWS GDF scope for the Tranche 3 programme of works, commencing in 2026.
NWS GDF will hold market engagement between April 2023 and July 2023 with a view to gaining a more in depth understanding of the site characterisation services and works market sector, with a particular emphasis on the “Site Characterisation Delivery Partner(s)” scope, which is outlined in more detail in the brief description section of this document.
Meetings will be held at Harwell in Oxford, and delegates are not limited in terms of attendance, although it is essential to have the right mix of individuals that can cover the scope and understanding of the market. A combination of senior technical, commercial and programme representatives are recommended.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please view details via the Atamis Supplier Portal https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
Suppliers must register their interest by 5th May 2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2026
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
Interested suppliers must register their interest via the Atamis Supplier Portal https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
Other Main CPV Codes
71351000: Geological, Geophysical and other prospecting services
713320004: Geotechnical Engineering Services
452624225: Subsea Drilling work
763000006: Drilling Services
763200002: Offshore Drilling Services
763400008: Core Drilling