Published date: 12 September 2019

Last edited date: 12 September 2019

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 24 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

OX11 0GD

Value of contract

£9,500,000

Procurement reference

RWM212

Published date

12 September 2019

Approach to market date

24 September 2019

Contract start date

1 February 2020

Contract end date

1 February 2024

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions.
Through engagement with NDA's Site Licence Companies (SLCs) and other waste packagers, via the Disposability Assessments Process, RWM is in the unique position of being able to oversee and influence the management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) by identifying opportunities and sharing best practice.

The HAW Programme works in conjunction with other functions in RWM and with waste packagers to identify and deliver solutions to optimise the management of HAW. This includes:
• Support to NDA strategy development and delivery, including areas such as:
o Integrated Radioactive Waste Management
o Magnox decommissioning strategy
o Problematic Waste
o Near Surface Disposal
• Collaboration with Site Licence Companies (SLCs) to explore relatively near term opportunities that can:
o Progress site Lifetime Plans (LTPs)
o Reduce risk across the waste lifecycle
o Deliver cost savings
o Support application of the waste hierarchy
The aim of this Framework is to provide fast, streamlined access to a range of suitably qualified and experienced specialist resources and services to support delivery of all aspects of the HAW Programme. It is expected that Framework Contracts issued under this Framework Agreement will commence in February 2020 and will have a duration of 4 years with a maximum total value of services to be procured through this Framework Agreement, across all Lots over the 4 year duration, is £9,500,000.
Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management

Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Time: 1000 - 1300
Location: Members Lounge,
Edgbaston Stadium
Edgbaston Road
Birmingham
B5 7QU
https://edgbaston.com

Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk by Friday 13th September by 11am.

More information

Spend profile

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Financial year Budget
2020/2024 £9,500,000

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Madeline Jones

Address

NDA/Radioactive Waste Management Limited
Building 329, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus
Didcot
OX11 0GD
England

Telephone

01925 802875

Email

madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk