Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Building 329 Thomson Avenue Harwell Science & Innovation Campus,
Didcot
OX11 0GD
Contact
Joshua May
Telephone
+44 1925802524
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Liaison and Support Services
Reference number
RWM522
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden.
SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £327,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minor tasks by SKB experts for the UK programme (in the range of < 2-3 days/task).
Identification of information and source material available to RWM through existing licence agreements.
Arrangements and attendance of visits of RWM key staff to SKB facilities (foreseen to be approximately 5-6 visits/year).
Preparation of agendas, travel details and arrangements with SKB experts.
Meetings with RWM staff to discuss and update on SKB programmes, experiences and lessons learned.
Involvement of SKB staff in RWM meetings and work preparation.
Access to SKB data and information through existing licence agreements.
Identification and liaison with SKB experts and staff for involvement with RWM.
Keeping up to date with RWM developments to keep SKB informed of the context for cooperation.
Attendance to quarterly follow-up and annual planning meetings with the RWM liaison officer, in Sweden or the UK as necessary.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: - / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden.
SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract.
The international story for geological disposal is an essential one for building public and local community trust. A more collaborative relationship with more co-operation on events and communications will benefit potential communities and RWM.
International visits, as mentioned above, are also of huge importance for RWM staff to witness existing facilities first-hand and improve their knowledge. RWM's engagement with UK media and key external stakeholders is similarly essential and the offer of a tour of underground facilities which already exist is a huge pull to attract interest and positive engagement, plus it further helps the international consensus narrative.
Similarly, technical contracts exist between RWM and SKB, further highlighting and demonstrating the unique expertise and knowledge SKB can bring to Radioactive Waste Management.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
RWM522
Title
Liaison and Support Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SKB
, 169 03 Solna, Sweden, and visiting address Evenemangsgatan 13/13C,
Solna
3035
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £327,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £327,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication
Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom