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Services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 15:23.

Opportunity overview

Framework for the Provision of services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is seeking to appoint a single supplier to support delivery of the National Rollout of Operation Fieldfare. The services comprise the safe, secure and compliant collection, dismantling, transport, interim storage, processing and return of Caesium-137 High Activity Sealed Sources contained within irradiator units located across the United Kingdom. The supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end waste management solution, including all necessary planning, site liaison, regulatory approvals, transport arrangements, source recovery, packaging, consignment documentation and delivery of sources to a UK site designated by the Authority, including Sellafield where applicable.

Classification

  • CPV90521100 — Collection of radioactive waste
  • CPV90521200 — Radioactive waste storage services
  • CPV90521300 — Disposal of radioactive waste
  • CPV90521400 — Transport of radioactive waste

Lots

  • Lot 1£23m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C30687
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
All communication and tender submissions should be submitted via the Atamis Supplier Portal - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Period Rationale
Complex requirement that requires investment from suppliers, including specialist niche technical capability
Type
closed
Description
Provision of services to support the National Rollout for establishing a waste management route for existing High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in the UK

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
10 Nov 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Nov 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
24 Nov 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Amended date range
Id
096573-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
27,600,000
Amount
23,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Programme Management, Risk and Stakeholder Integration
Description
T3a: Programme Controls (5%) The bidder should clearly identify in their bid a point of contact who will work closely with the Authority to organise and prepare End-Users for irradiator collections. As part of this the bidder will demonstrate they have the capability to: • Maintain responsibility for managing an integrated schedule for the whole of the Services • Critical path management • Reporting arrangements • Change controls • Call-off procurement responses • Manage delivery of these Services in conjunction with their other organisational commitments

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model & Mobilisation
Description
T1a: Mobilisation (10%) To support the Authority in assessing the bidders readiness the bidder will be required to demonstrate in their bid: • Evidence the supplier has the capacity and capability to start services. • A detailed mobilisation plan from contract award with timelines/schedules grounded in practicality. • Critical path activities and identification of any risks/dependencies. • Resource deployment strategy to ensure all activities are sufficiently resourced to deliver timely mobilisation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Delivery Model & Mobilisation
Description
T1b: Delivery Model (10%) The bidder will be required to detail their model for delivering against the scope of the Services and demonstrate how this model provides benefits to the Services such as: • An overview of how the supplier will approach each collection from the point of signing the contract for the collection all the way through to end-point whether it be the Source Recovery Services or Direct Irradiator Transport Services. • Approach to sequencing of collections should there be more than one collection required and any dependencies. • Capacity assumptions at the bidder. • Scalability of operations. • Ability to accommodate fluctuations in programme demand. Proposals should be supported by evidence and past performance where applicable.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery
Description
T2a: Technical Solution (10%) The bidder should demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical elements and operational challenges of the Services and articulate clearly how they intend to deliver the Services (e.g. using what equipment, transport packages, facilities, technology etc.). The bidder should therefore include: • Collection methodology including dismantling and preparations of irradiators, transport packages required etc. • Device handling strategy including movement, lifting and packaging of irradiators. • Transport arrangements and ability to interface with the 1648C and ancillary equipment, complying with all operating, maintenance and handling instructions. • Processing methodology for the Preferred: Source Recover Services including encapsulation, if available. • Storage arrangements and management of any long-term storage risks. • Repatriation including the ability to comply with Sellafield consignment requirements (as part of Source Recovery Services) and flexibility to consign to another NDA site if required (as part of the Direct Irradiator Transport Services). • BAT compliance Also include information about contingency planning (e.g., transport contingencies such as alternative transport and security arrangements; emergency response arrangements; technical contingencies such as backup systems for equipment failure; financial contingencies such as insurance; logistical contingencies for issues such as customs and border control and coordination with local authorities; etc.). The supplier should use previous examples to support their bid where applicable and clearly articulate how their experience and skills could deliver the full scope of irradiators in scope of these Services (both Source Recovery Services & Direct Irradiator Transport Services).

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Technical Solution, Regulatory Compliance and Waste Route Delivery
Description
T2b: Regulatory Compliance & Authorisations (10%) Referring to the methodology to be deployed, Bidders will demonstrate an understanding of all applicable laws, regulations and competent authority requirements and ensure that they have the necessary licences, permits, consents, certificates, and relevant qualifications to deliver the Services (especially those related to quality management, safety, security and the import/export/handling/storage/transport of radioactive materials). This includes the organisation’s safety and security protocols for handling HASS/radioactive material, including any emergency response plans, staff training programs, and specific measures to ensure secure transportation. Beyond these the bid should include evidence of: • ADR and CDG09 compliance. • Confirmation of all proposed packaging licences and any risks/limitations. • Environmental permitting compliance and scope. • Import/export approvals evidence (if required). • Security arrangements at their sites. • Regulatory engagement strategy with all regulators. • Include a description of the quality control system applied to the Service(s) concerning the quality of the deliverables (e.g., Quality Plans), relevant Work plan, Health and Safety plan, Site-specific safety plan, and route plan.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Programme Management, Risk and Stakeholder Integration
Description
T3b: Risk Management (5%) Likewise, the supplier will be required to maintain and update a risk register for review quarterly with the project team. The bidder should therefore demonstrate: • Risk identification methodology • Regulatory risk management • Mitigation planning • Opportunity management • Schedule recovery planning

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Programme Management, Risk and Stakeholder Integration
Description
T3c: Stakeholder Management (5%) Critically, it will important for the supplier point of contact to manage a broad array of stakeholders and therefore any submission should demonstrate how: • The supplier will engage with End-Users • The supplier will engage with the NDA, NTS and Sellafield • Regulator interactions will be managed

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
quality
Name
Organisational Capability, Resources & Experience
Description
T4: Organisational Capability, Resources & Experience (10%) Within the description of the project team it will be important for the bidder to emphasise and demonstrate their experience and skills that will support in successful delivery of the Services, including: • Radioactive material transport • HASS management • Irradiator dismantling • International shipments (if required) • Waste management support • Disposal consignment • Processing capability • Regulatory and legislative experience and knowledge

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 9
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
T5. Social Value (10%) • Bidders should demonstrate how they deliver environmental benefits in the performance of the Contract and should include how they are working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions, e.g. this will be particularly relevant to the service(s)element that involves transportation. • Bidders should also note how they influence staff, suppliers, customers and stakeholders throughout the delivery of the contract to support environmental protection and improvement. • The Bidders should also demonstrate how they manage and achieve reduction in waste, e.g. following device size reduction, active and non-active elements will have to be separated, and where possible recycled. KPI’s and MI will then be set to evidence this throughout the duration of the contract.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 10
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Please complete the pricing schedule, providing a complete breakdown of costs. 25%

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
+12 Month extension upon approval from the Authority

Options

Description
+12 month extension

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90521100
Description
Collection of radioactive waste
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
90521400
Description
Transport of radioactive waste
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90521200
Description
Radioactive waste storage services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
90521300
Description
Disposal of radioactive waste

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
096573-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Oct 2026, 14:05
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PVDH-2346-PXDL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVDH-2346-PXDL

Address

Street Address
Herdus House Westlakes Science and Technology Park Moor Row
Locality
Cumbria
Postal Code
CA24 3HU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD11

Contact

Name
Madeline Jones

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cumbria · UKD11 · CA24 3HU · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

8 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

8 VERSIONS
  1. 032825-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 072205-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 078150-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 078169-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 091578-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  6. 091587-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  7. 091590-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  8. 096573-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is running an open procedure for a single-supplier framework to support Operation Fieldfare, creating a UK waste-management route for existing Caesium-137 High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS) in irradiator units. The scope covers collection, dismantling, transport, interim storage, processing and delivery to an Authority-designated UK site, including Sellafield where applicable.

Who this may suit

Best suited to suppliers able to provide an end-to-end, safe, secure and compliant radioactive-waste service for sealed sources, including regulated transport, source recovery, packaging, documentation and storage/processing.

Key points identified

  • End-to-end waste management serviceProvide collection, dismantling, transport, interim storage, processing and return/delivery of Caesium-137 High Activity Sealed Sources.Evidence: “The services comprise the safe, secure and compliant collection, dismantling, transport, interim storage, processing and return of Caesium-137 High Activity Sealed Sources...”
  • Regulatory approvalsProvide all necessary regulatory approvals.Evidence: “The supplier will be required to provide an end-to-end waste management solution, including all necessary planning, site liaison, regulatory approvals...”
  • Transport and documentationArrange transport, packaging and consignment documentation.Evidence: “...transport arrangements, source recovery, packaging, consignment documentation...”
96% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
096573-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fff
First published
17 Aug 2026
Last checked
13 Oct 2026, 15:23
Notice versions reviewed
8
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
13 Oct 2026
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