Published date: 17 April 2023

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Approach to market date: 17 April 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Ground investigation work - 45111250

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711400

  • Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services - 90733700

Location of contract

Scotland, South East, South West, Wales

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

CF-0046900D4L000000iAvzUAE

Published date

17 April 2023

Approach to market date

17 April 2023

Contract start date

17 April 2023

Contract end date

10 May 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Magnox is preparing to initiate a procurement for the letting of a framework for the provision of land quality services (LQS). Magnox wish to carry out engagement with suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities, expertise and gain knowledge about capabilities of suppliers to deliver LQS which may inform the finalisation of the tender documentation. It also provides awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement.
Magnox are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of LQ management across a fleet of 10 former nuclear reactor sites and 3 former nuclear research sites, all in the decommissioning phase. LQ activities are undertaken in support of the broader NDA decommissioning strategy to prepare land for the next planned use. Magnox require support to deliver LQ management activities and intend to procure these via the establishment of a LQS Framework with contracts commencing in April 2024 for 4 years. The framework services will be a single lot covering a number of technical disciplines and contracts will be awarded to in the order of 4 suppliers. Successful suppliers (or consortia of suppliers) will be expected to be able to deliver all the required services:
Routine groundwater monitoring and sampling including shipping of samples to an off-site commercial laboratory(ies) for analysis, maintenance of the monitoring network and the provision of associated reports. The sampling is conducted to fulfil regulatory requirements.
LQ characterisation, site investigation and small-scale remediation of radiological, non-radiological and mixed contamination. The scope comprises all phases of LQ management from desk-based investigation through to the implementation and verification of LQ remedial work. Services typically required include the production of conceptual site models, risk assessment (all phases), intrusive site investigations conducted for LQ characterisation purposes and associated groundwater and soil sampling and analysis. Remediation services, comprising remedial options appraisal, concept and detailed design and implementation of remedial schemes may also be required.
Non-intrusive and intrusive investigations, sample analysis and reporting on the extent and magnitude of radiologically contaminated ground and in-ground structures. The aim of the characterisation work will support radiological LQ characterisation, but also focus on work required as part of site end state, delicensing, Environmental Permit /Environmental Authorisation surrender) activities. The scope includes the identification of appropriate decontamination techniques, and treatment and remediation where necessary.
The provision of other services allied to the LQ sector, e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment support (baseline surveys, landscape/visual impact assessment and flood risk), geotechnical services and analytical services.
You are requested to submit your responses to: matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com

About the buyer

Contact name

Matt Eeley

Address

Oldbury Naite
Bristol
BS35 1RQ
GB

Telephone

07803611250

Email

matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com