Tender

Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024

  • Radioactive Waste Management Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-034847

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-041cc1

Published 24 November 2023, 3:40pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Radioactive Waste Management Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services

Building 329, West, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Thomson Ave

Didcot

OX11 0GD

Contact

Hannah Armstrong

Email

hannah.armstrong@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

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Nuclear Waste Services

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Nuclear Waste Services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Disposability Assurance Support Framework 2024

Reference number

C6116

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is a procurement for a Disposability Assurance Framework. Disposability Assurance is a key mechanism for risk mitigation across the NDA Group, enabling the packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £8,500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 90513900 - Sludge disposal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Harwell

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a procurement for a Disposability Assurance Framework. Disposability Assurance is a key mechanism for risk mitigation across the NDA Group, enabling the packaging and interim storage of radioactive waste. The Framework will consist Three Suppliers across four Bundles, Bundles A to C being direct award and Bundle D being mini-competition.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £8,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 April 2024

End date

31 March 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 January 2024

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

24 January 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts Of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Email

RCJ.DCO@justice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts Of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Email

RCJ.DCO@justice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Radioactive Waste Management Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services

Building 329, West, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Thomson Ave

Didcot

OX11 0GD

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services