Published date: 29 October 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 31 January 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

  • Technical inspection services - 71631000

  • Industrial inspection services - 71730000

Location of contract

CA20 1DB

Procurement reference

CF-0189800D4L000000iAvzUAE

Published date

29 October 2024

Closing date

31 January 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract.

The scope of work will encompass the following components:
1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of -
i. Manufacturing Quality plan review
ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities
iii. Weld inspection
iv. Dye pen inspection
v. Magnetic particle inspection
vi. Verification of certification
vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)

2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of -
i. Manufacturing Quality plan review
ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities
iii. Weld inspection
iv. Dye pen inspection
v. Magnetic particle inspection
vi. Verification of certification
vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)

3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of -
i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification
ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers.
iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT).

4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification
a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by -
i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification
ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd.
iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate

This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by:
1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome)
i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account
2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities'
3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest'
4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear)

From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12.

About the buyer

Contact name

Scott Sowerby

Address

Pelham House
Calderbridge
CA20 1DB
GB

Email

scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk