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Prior information notice - Call for competition

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Published

Expire date: 09/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-471516

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Radioactive waste Management Limited
Thomson Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
Contact person: Katya Addiego
Telephone: +44 1925802894
E-mail: katya.addiego@nda.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
Address of the buyer profile: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13765&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13765&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Core Store Sampling and Analysis
Reference number:  RWM AA43433090
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

73000000  -  Research and development services and related consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Characterisation of Lower Strength Sedimentary Rock and Evaporite Rock Cores, to Enhance RWM Knowledge Base, Guide Future Work and Complement Geophysical Studies
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71351000  -  Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
71351730  -  Geological prospecting services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Characterisation of Lower Strength Sedimentary Rock and Evaporite Rock Cores, to Enhance RWM Knowledge Base, Guide Future Work and Complement Geophysical Studies
Please see the attached Contract Technical specification (CTS) document for more details
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 300000.00  GBP
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: yes
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

This is request for information only and we reserve the right not to proceed with a further competition. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to ordering

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  09/07/2021
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
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

Katya Addiego
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
E-mail: katya.addiego@nda.gov.uk