SSA

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 14/09/2021

External Reference: 2021-421719

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

International Nuclear Services
1144352
Hinton House
Warrington
WA3 6GR
UK
Contact person: Mark Lehmann
Telephone: +44 1925986415
E-mail: Mark.Lehmann@ntsglobal.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

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=13995&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=13995&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 Transport Solutions

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

The Provision for IAEA SSR-6 Compliant Criticality Assessment Services
Reference number:  ML_18/08/2021_PIN
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

98113100  -  Nuclear safety services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

In support of NTS transportation activities, our technical team is responsible for the design and substantiation of new transport packages and the re-substantiation of existing transport packages for other uses. These activities include preparing criticality assessments which form part of the package transport safety case submissions to the relevant regulator. Due to increasing demand, we will require support from the supply chain.
The supply chain will be required to have a thorough understanding of sections of IAEA Transport Regulations SSR-6 pertinent to criticality.
The criticality assessment services are currently split into 5 elements, criticality analysis, preparation of criticality assessments, QA check of criticality assessments, review of criticality assessments and peer review of criticality assessments.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44421722  -  Safety cases
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71356300  -  Technical support services
71600000  -  Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
98110000  -  Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
Warrington
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

We want to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you could bid for in the near future.
This engagement is to test our own assumptions and understanding to determine the supply markets capability and enable us to determine the appropriate sourcing solution.
The solution maybe to create a framework for criticality assessment services to support NTS design and licensing activities for packages containing radioactive fissile materials.
If you wish to view the draft scope of works and express your interest and partake in this engagement event please register your details in the CTM portal, link provided.
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.2)

Conditions related to the contract

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 : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  14/09/2021
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

NTS
Warrington
UK