Scope
Reference
C26888
Description
The Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework is designed to provide NWS with comprehensive support across all aspects of site characterisation activities during the period leading up to the appointment and onboarding of the Site Characterisation Delivery Partner (SCDP). The framework is for professional services only.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2029
- Possible extension to 1 September 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 December 2025
Engagement process description
The Contracting Authority (Nuclear Waste Services) is commencing an engagement with interested suppliers for Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) framework. The first stage of the planned market engagements is publication of the Request For Information (RFI) document that provides an overview of the requirement's scope and initial procurement strategy thinking. The document can be accessed via webpage created to facilitate communication with the market and documentation share between NWS and prospective suppliers. The link to the webpage: www.nuclearwasteservices.uk/2025/11/site-characterisation-professional-services-support-scpss/ NWS would like to gather feedback from the market to shape the procurement. The webpage contains instruction on how to complete the document and where to return it. For information on further engagements, please refer to the section 'Further Market Engagement Information' of the RFI.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 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: Piotr Bednarski
Email: piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government