Published date: 23 June 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 August 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Research and experimental development services - 73100000

  • Research services - 73110000

    • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

    • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

Location of contract

OX110RH

Value of contract

£2,000,000 to £2,500,000

Procurement reference

20190623173018-3510

Published date

23 June 2019

Closing date

30 August 2019

Contract start date

31 August 2019

Contract end date

1 September 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

University-based research is an important component in the development of RWM's knowledge base. There is a strategic need for a collaborative long-term relationship with UK universities, which will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, sustaining and building a multi-disciplinary capability and building the next generation of post-doctoral researchers. The Research Support Office will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, with a stronger delivery focus through a centrally managed approach. The RWM Research Support Office will also improve contextual understanding and potentially enhance advocacy within a respected and influential stakeholder group. It will also enable RWM to capitalise on opportunities to extract economic gearing from UKRI and the universities, driven by the confidence engendered through sustained RWM investment, commitment and collaboration. By targeting funding to key university research teams RWM will also sustain and build the growth of the next generation of high quality post-doctoral researchers with a rigorous understanding of the scientific basis for geological disposal and the inherent social issues. This cohort will therefore be equipped to support RWM's growth, as well as the needs of the regulators and our supply chain companies. The Research Support Office will sustain and enhance a multi-disciplinary capability across a number of UK university teams that have a world-class track record in geological disposal science and technology, fostering collaboration and synergies rather than centralising and streamlining capability. Key disciplines include: • Geosciences (geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, structural geology, rock mechanics, geochemical modelling, etc.) • Radiochemistry and contaminant transfer processes, including microbiology • Materials science (metal corrosion, ceramic and glass formulation and evolution, cement and bentonite t

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About the buyer

Contact name

Anthony E Potts

Address

Calder Bridge
Seascale
CA20 1PG
ENG

Telephone

+44 1925802897

Email

tony.potts@nda.gov.uk

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate