Scope
Description
Framework to deliver Treatment & Conditioning services (including incineration, supercompaction and chemical treatment).
NWS are issuing two (2) bulk orders as initial call-off contracts, which are optional for Tenderers to bid for, these include:
- Bagged Combustible Bulk Order - the thermal treatment of up to 1800m3 per year of soft combustible waste from across the SL Site.
- Bulk Combustible Bulk Order - the thermal treatment of up to 52 half-height ISO containers per year of bulk combustible materials from across the SL site.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £47,500,000 excluding VAT
- £57,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
- 90521100 - Collection of radioactive waste
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
- 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90521400 - Transport of radioactive waste
Contract locations
- UKD11 - West Cumbria
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call off contracts - competitive and direct award
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders to be submitted via the Atamis portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Award Criteria | Tenders are assessed to find the Most Advantageous Tender. Detailed award criteria are included in the ITT. |
Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial Award Criteria | Tenders are assessed to find the Most Advantageous Tender. Detailed award criteria are included in the ITT. |
Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Nuclear Waste Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWB-5846-DYCH
Pelham House, Pelham Drive,
Calderbridge, Seascale
CA20 1DB
United Kingdom
Email: gillian.spence@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government