Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Radioactive Waste Management
8920190
Building 329, Thomson Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
Contact person: Madeline Jones
Telephone: +44 1925802820
E-mail: Madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Nuclear Decommissioning
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Higher Activity Waste Framework
Reference number: RWM212
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The following subsections set out the scope of the three lots within this framework:
• Lot 1: Development and Underpinning of Functional and Technical Requirements for the Lifecycle Management of Higher Activity Waste (HAW);
• Lot 2: Engineering Designs for the Safe Packaging, Transport and Disposal of Radioactive Waste;
• Lot 3: HAW Task-based Support.
This procurement is being undertaken by Radioactive Waste Management Ltd on behalf of the NDA Estate and its group of companies.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
9 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Development and Underpinning of Functional and Technical Requirements for the Lifecycle Management of HAW
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90521000
90521200
90521300
90521400
90521500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Didcot.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Development and underpinning of functional and technical requirements for the lifecycle management of HAW.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Approach
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Team
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: KPI's
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial contract duration is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 years at RWM's discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Engineering Designs for the Safe Packaging, Transport and Disposal of Radioactive Waste
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90521000
90521200
90521300
90521400
90521500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Didcot.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Engineering designs for the safe packaging, transport and disposal of radioactive waste.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Approach
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Team
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: KPI's
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial contract duration is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at RWM's discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Task Based Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90521000
90521200
90521300
90521400
90521500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Didcot.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Task based support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Approach
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Team
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Methodology
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: KPI's
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Contract duration with be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at RWM's discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 225-552045
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Higher Activity Waste Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cavendish Nuclear Ltd
03975999
106 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 6YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galson Sciences Ltd
273889787
5 Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Rutland
Oakham
LE15 6AX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jacobs Clean Energy Ltd
01120437
Booths Park, Chelford Road
Cheshire
WA16 8QZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NSG Environmental Ltd
2769182
C/O NIS Holdings Ltd, Ackhurst Road
Chorley
PR7 1NH
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1 500 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Higher Activity Waste Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jacobs Clean Energy Ltd
01120437
WA16 8QZ
Cheshire
WA16 8QZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galson Sciences Ltd
273889787
5 Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Rutland
Oakham
LE15 6AX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuvia Ltd
2063786
3rd Floor, Chadwick House, Birchwood Park
Risley Warrington
WA3 6AE
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Frazer-Nash Ltd
2562870
Stonebridge House, Dorking Business Park, Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1HJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
2 500 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Higher Activity Waste Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Galson Sciences Ltd
273889787
Melton Road
Oakland Rutland
LE15 6AX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jacobs Clean Energy Ltd
01120437
Booths Park, Chelford Road
Cheshire
WA16 8QZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cavendish Nuclear Ltd
03975999
106 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood
Warrington
WA3 6YD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DBD Ltd
03118924
Ground Floor, 401 Faraday Street, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6GA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
4 000 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
4 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
RWM is unable to determine the value of potential spend on each lot and envisages a maximum spend of EUR 9.5 m on the framework. It is envisaged that four operators will be appointed to each lot.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Radioactive Waste Management Ltd
Building 329 Thomson Avenue, Harwell Campus
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.justice.gov.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in section I) above and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Radioactive Waste Management Ltd
Didcot
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/04/2020