Scope
Reference
C26852
Description
Prior Information Notification relating to the forthcoming procurement opportunity for ThermoChimie Phase 4. The ThermoChimie project (Thermo-Chimie (version applicative 4.4.0)) is a thermodynamic database development project, co-funded by Nuclear Waste Services, NIRAS-ONDRAF, and Andra. A robust, traceable, exhaustive, and dependable thermodynamic database is essential for underpinning a future Environmental Safety Case for the surface, near-surface or deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, as well as to perform a range of sensitivity and scoping calculations in support of ongoing research activities. This is a PIN for ThermoChimie Phase 4 please navigate to the project - C26852 on Atamis https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome Phase 4 of the ThermoChimie project is planned to launch in January 2026. The ThermoChimie Phase 4 Framework has the overall objective of providing both specialist and non-technical support resource to the consortium, in the form of a range of desk-based and experimental data generation/selection activities. Outlined activities are in support of the four key project success factors: (i) database traceability, (ii) consistency, (iii) east of use, and (iv) exhaustivity.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2029
- Possible extension to 1 January 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 October 2025
Engagement process description
Please visit https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome for information on this procurement search for reference C26852. More information is available via the documentation on Atamis.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 January 2026
Contracting authority
Nuclear Waste Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWB-5846-DYCH
Pelham House, Pelham Drive,
Calderbridge, Seascale
CA20 1DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: James Hicks
Email: james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government