Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Nuclear Waste Services Limited
Pelham House, Pelham Drive,
Calderbridge, Seascale
CA20 1DB
Contact
Scott Sowerby
scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
National registration number
05608448
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear Decommissioning
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Inspection Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract.
The scope of work will encompass the following components:
1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of -
i. Manufacturing Quality plan review
ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities
iii. Weld inspection
iv. Dye pen inspection
v. Magnetic particle inspection
vi. Verification of certification
vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)
2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of -
i. Manufacturing Quality plan review
ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities
iii. Weld inspection
iv. Dye pen inspection
v. Magnetic particle inspection
vi. Verification of certification
vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)
3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of -
i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification
ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers.
iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT).
4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification
a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by –
i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification
ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd.
iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £270,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71730000 - Industrial inspection services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD11 - West Cumbria
Main site or place of performance
Drigg, Old Shore Road, Holmrook, Cumbria CA19 1XP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by:
1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome)
i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account
2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities'
3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest'
4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear)
From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 March 2025
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