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As part of this the bidder will demonstrate they have the capability to:\n• Maintain responsibility for managing an integrated schedule for the whole of the Services\n• Critical path management\n• Reporting arrangements\n• Change controls\n• Call-off procurement responses\n• Manage delivery of these Services in conjunction with their other organisational commitments", "numbers": [ { "number": 5, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivery Model & Mobilisation", "description": "T1a: Mobilisation (10%)\nTo support the Authority in assessing the bidders readiness the bidder will be required to demonstrate in their bid:\n• Evidence the supplier has the capacity and capability to start services.\n• A detailed mobilisation plan from contract award with timelines/schedules grounded in practicality.\n• Critical path activities and identification of any risks/dependencies.\n• Resource deployment strategy to ensure all activities are sufficiently resourced to deliver timely mobilisation.", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivery Model & Mobilisation", "description": "T1b: Delivery Model (10%)\nThe bidder will be required to detail their model for delivering against the scope of the Services and demonstrate how this model provides benefits to the Services such as:\n• An overview of how the supplier will approach each collection from the point of signing the contract for the collection all the way through to end-point whether it be the Source Recovery Services or Direct Irradiator Transport Services.\n• Approach to sequencing of collections should there be more than one collection required and any dependencies.\n• Capacity assumptions at the bidder.\n• Scalability of operations.\n• Ability to accommodate fluctuations in programme demand.\nProposals should be supported by evidence and past performance where applicable.", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery", "description": "T2a: Technical Solution (10%)\nThe bidder should demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical elements and operational challenges of the Services and articulate clearly how they intend to deliver the Services (e.g. using what equipment, transport packages, facilities, technology etc.). The bidder should therefore include:\n• Collection methodology including dismantling and preparations of irradiators, transport packages required etc.\n• Device handling strategy including movement, lifting and packaging of irradiators.\n• Transport arrangements and ability to interface with the 1648C and ancillary equipment, complying with all operating, maintenance and handling instructions.\n• Processing methodology for the Preferred: Source Recover Services including encapsulation, if available.\n• Storage arrangements and management of any long-term storage risks.\n• Repatriation including the ability to comply with Sellafield consignment requirements (as part of Source Recovery Services) and flexibility to consign to another NDA site if required (as part of the Direct Irradiator Transport Services).\n• BAT compliance\nAlso include information about contingency planning (e.g., transport contingencies such as alternative transport and security arrangements; emergency response arrangements; technical contingencies such as backup systems for equipment failure; financial contingencies such as insurance; logistical contingencies for issues such as customs and border control and coordination with local authorities; etc.). \nThe supplier should use previous examples to support their bid where applicable and clearly articulate how their experience and skills could deliver the full scope of irradiators in scope of these Services (both Source Recovery Services & Direct Irradiator Transport Services).", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery", "description": "T2b: Regulatory Compliance & Authorisations (10%)\nReferring to the methodology to be deployed, Bidders will demonstrate an understanding of all applicable laws, regulations and competent authority requirements and ensure that they have the necessary licences, permits, consents, certificates, and relevant qualifications to deliver the Services (especially those related to quality management, safety, security and the import/export/handling/storage/transport of radioactive materials). 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As part of this the bidder will demonstrate they have the capability to:\n• Maintain responsibility for managing an integrated schedule for the whole of the Services\n• Critical path management\n• Reporting arrangements\n• Change controls\n• Call-off procurement responses\n• Manage delivery of these Services in conjunction with their other organisational commitments", "numbers": [ { "number": 5, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivery Model & Mobilisation", "description": "T1a: Mobilisation (10%)\nTo support the Authority in assessing the bidders readiness the bidder will be required to demonstrate in their bid:\n• Evidence the supplier has the capacity and capability to start services.\n• A detailed mobilisation plan from contract award with timelines/schedules grounded in practicality.\n• Critical path activities and identification of any risks/dependencies.\n• Resource deployment strategy to ensure all activities are sufficiently resourced to deliver timely mobilisation.", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Delivery Model & Mobilisation", "description": "T1b: Delivery Model (10%)\nThe bidder will be required to detail their model for delivering against the scope of the Services and demonstrate how this model provides benefits to the Services such as:\n• An overview of how the supplier will approach each collection from the point of signing the contract for the collection all the way through to end-point whether it be the Source Recovery Services or Direct Irradiator Transport Services.\n• Approach to sequencing of collections should there be more than one collection required and any dependencies.\n• Capacity assumptions at the bidder.\n• Scalability of operations.\n• Ability to accommodate fluctuations in programme demand.\nProposals should be supported by evidence and past performance where applicable.", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery", "description": "T2a: Technical Solution (10%)\nThe bidder should demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical elements and operational challenges of the Services and articulate clearly how they intend to deliver the Services (e.g. using what equipment, transport packages, facilities, technology etc.). The bidder should therefore include:\n• Collection methodology including dismantling and preparations of irradiators, transport packages required etc.\n• Device handling strategy including movement, lifting and packaging of irradiators.\n• Transport arrangements and ability to interface with the 1648C and ancillary equipment, complying with all operating, maintenance and handling instructions.\n• Processing methodology for the Preferred: Source Recover Services including encapsulation, if available.\n• Storage arrangements and management of any long-term storage risks.\n• Repatriation including the ability to comply with Sellafield consignment requirements (as part of Source Recovery Services) and flexibility to consign to another NDA site if required (as part of the Direct Irradiator Transport Services).\n• BAT compliance\nAlso include information about contingency planning (e.g., transport contingencies such as alternative transport and security arrangements; emergency response arrangements; technical contingencies such as backup systems for equipment failure; financial contingencies such as insurance; logistical contingencies for issues such as customs and border control and coordination with local authorities; etc.). \nThe supplier should use previous examples to support their bid where applicable and clearly articulate how their experience and skills could deliver the full scope of irradiators in scope of these Services (both Source Recovery Services & Direct Irradiator Transport Services).", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery", "description": "T2b: Regulatory Compliance & Authorisations (10%)\nReferring to the methodology to be deployed, Bidders will demonstrate an understanding of all applicable laws, regulations and competent authority requirements and ensure that they have the necessary licences, permits, consents, certificates, and relevant qualifications to deliver the Services (especially those related to quality management, safety, security and the import/export/handling/storage/transport of radioactive materials). 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