Asbestos Innovation Partnership

A Tender Notice
by NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 10 year
Value: £80M

Sector: PROFESSIONAL
Published: 10 May 2023
Delivery: To 22 Mar 2034 (est.)
Deadline: 19 Jun 2023 10:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Cumbria

Description

The NDA is looking for the supply chain to develop an innovative solution that convertsasbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACM), that are currently considered as wastes withsignificant chemo-toxic properties, into an inert product that can be re-used. The requirement is toprimarily treat radiologically-contaminated Asbestos / ACM up to, and including that classified as,Intermediate Level Waste. The scope includes highly friable material. It is expected that the technologydeveloped will also be applicable to non-radiologically contaminated asbestos / ACM and this may preventsignificant quantities having to be sent to licenced hazardous landfills.Although primarily aimed at NDA estate wastes, the service may be accessible to non-NDA estateorganisations in the UK Nuclear Industry.

Total Quantity or Scope

The procurement over 8 +1 +1 years will provide a fully operational service (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9) through the delivery of an innovative treatment solution for bothradiologically-contaminated and non-contaminated asbestos / ACM. The aim of the new service to make“re-use” the preferred management option and disposal the least preferred management option (inalignment with the waste hierarchy), and to thereby decrease the risks and hazards associated withasbestos/ACM handling and management.The procurement will start with up to a 12 month R&D and Testing phase awarding up to 3 suppliers £0-£4M per supplier. The next phase is a 4 year Build / Pilot Operations (inactive and active demonstrators (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of £27m each) and finally a 1 Year Fully Operational Service,, (up to 2 suppliers, capped budget of £7m each). The work will be managed and coordinated by the NDA but may novate over to Nuclear Waste Services and maybe accessed by other entities of the NDA Group.Whilst this is advertised as a services contract, Goods and works will apply. Additional information: Any waste products (including secondary waste) of the service that are not re-usable must bedisposable and the service should aspire to be carbon-neutral in line with UK Government Policy.The service must comply to all existing regulatory requirements for handling asbestos and ACM, e.g theUK REACH chemical regulations”.

CPV Codes

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79723000 - Waste analysis services
79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
79930000 - Specialty design services
98391000 - Decommissioning services

Indicators

This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
Renewals are not available.
Financial restrictions apply.
Professional qualifications are sought.
Technical restrictions apply.