Published date: 29 July 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 6 September 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71350000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research and experimental development services - 73100000

    • Research services - 73110000

    • Research laboratory services - 73111000

    • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

    • Research consultancy services - 73210000

    • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

Location of contract

CA20 1DB

Procurement reference

CF-0164100D4L000000iAvzUAE

Published date

29 July 2024

Closing date

6 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) would like to notify suppliers of future requirements and engage with the market to understand what it can provide in terms of capacity and capability to deliver Research & Development services for the Engineered Barrier Systems (EBS) and Materials Science Framework. This framework will enable the development of the EBS and container materials which can be deployed in a UK site-specific geological disposal facility. This framework also includes provision for waste package accident performance research and testing.


About the buyer

Contact name

Meg Chappell

Address

Pelham House, Pelham Drive
Calderbridge
CA20 1DB
GB

Email

meg.chappell@nuclearwasteservices.uk