Pipeline Framework: Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement

A pipeline has been launched for Higher Activity Waste Framework Agreement.The contract start Date is 01 February 2020. Approach to market date is 24 September 2019.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:Integrated Radioactive Waste ManagementMagnox decommissioning strategyProblematic WasteNear Surface DisposalCollaboration with Site Licence Companies (SLCs) to explore relatively near term opportunities that can:Progress site Lifetime Plans (LTPs)Reduce risk across the waste lifecycleDeliver cost savingsSupport application of the waste hierarchyThe 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: Supplier Open Day Supporting Information: Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019Time: 1000 – 1300Location: MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4JQ, Tel. 0121 643 9191, gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuOD36brh4wIVx7HtCh2Tlg1HEAAYASAAEgIfk_D_BwE Please confirm your attendance at the supplier open day by emailing confirmation to madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk by Friday 13th September by 11am.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NDA/Radioactive Waste Management LimitedBuilding 329, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0GD. Tel: 01925 802875. Email: madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk (Madeline Jones)