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Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Nuclear Waste Services Limited · published 2 Nov 2026

Tender expected
27 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£13,700,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Open procedure · above threshold · sets up a framework
Contract dates
2 Sept 2027 to 1 Sept 2035
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 73100000 Research and experimental development services
  • 73111000 Research laboratory services
Small businesses
The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.

Description

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currently due for tender release in November 2026. This framework aims to provide comprehensive professional services support for the assessment of performance and deployment options for UK-relevant engineered barrier system components and the evolution of candidate material(s) and their configurations under repository conditions.

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