Scope
Reference
C0358
Description
A Framework for the provision of Radioactive Waste Characterisation and Treatment Services- including waste characterisation, treatment and preparation service and if and where appropriate packaging for disposal.
The tender site visit will be held on Monday 10th November 2025 at 10:00 GMT and will last no more than 2 hours. Two attendees from each supplier organisation are permitted to attend. To book your place, please submit the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and vehicle registration numbers of those attending by contacting STFCprocurement@ukri.org. Please confirm your attendance no later than 12:00 am GMT on Thursday 6th November 2025.
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)
- 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
mini competition for every package of work
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 26 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
N/A
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government