Expert Support and Alternative Solutions Framework
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Published
24 Apr 2026
Description
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), through its Waste Services line of business, will provide an Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Solutions (ESAS) service to both Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and non-NDA customers. The ESAS Framework (estimated value of £14.5m, although formally a zero-value agreement with no spend guaranteed) will be available to all NWS customers with a Waste Services Contract. The Framework includes: <br/>- On-site support;<br/>- Technical and professional waste services;<br/>- Enabling activities;<br/>- Development and delivery of alternative solutions (including pilots);<br/>- Research & development;<br/>- Container and package quality.
Scope
- Reference
- C16721
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 12 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2029
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 90520000716210007160000090521000
- Contract locations
- North West England
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 70% | quality | — |
| Social Value and Carbon | 10% | quality | — |
| — | 20% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 6 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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