Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/05/2022

External Reference: 2022-489047

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

LLW Repository Ltd TA Nuclear Waste Services
5608448
Pelham House
Calder Bridge
CA20 1DB
UK
Contact person: Charlene Bainbridge
Telephone: +44 1946722743
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=15856&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
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

Road Transport Services
Reference number:  LLWR 129
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

90521400  -  Transport of radioactive waste
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

LLWR TA Nuclear Waste Services aims to provide access to a new Road Transport Framework for our customers with a Waste Services Contract.
The new Framework will build upon elements of previous agreements, further developed based on customer feedback, market knowledge and learning from experience. The anticipated value of the Framework will be £6 million over a 4 year period although the agreement is formally zero value.
The Framework will:
• Include Road Transport Services, inclusive of ocean freight management
• Support logistics services associated with the UK Nuclear Industry
• Provide vehicles, trailers and specialist equipment (inclusive of all tie down/restraint equipment) as requested
• Operate on a pass-through basis for charges from suppliers through to customers
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 6000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

90521400  -  Transport of radioactive waste
II.2.3)

Place of performance

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

Description of the procurement

There is an existing Framework for Road Transport Services which commenced on 1 April 2019 and expires on 31 March 2023. The scope of the proposed new Framework is expected to be split into primary and secondary requirements. We anticipate appointing between 4 and 6 suppliers to the Framework.
The primary mandatory requirements are:
• LGV Drivers with ADR Training Certificate (including Class 7 entitlement)
• Two / Three Axle Tractor Units (EU Standard 5 or above) rated and taxed up to 44 tonnes
• Skeletal Trailers up to 13.6m
• Flat Trailers up to 13.6m with rated tie down features
• Tautliner Trailers up to 13.6m; specification in accordance with BS EN12642 XL (Code XL)
• Waste Loading Plan Review Capability
The secondary optional requirements are:
• Sideloader Trailer up to 13.6m, capable of self-loading and unloading 20ft ISO Container(s)
• Specialist Vehicle(s) in one or all categories – STGO CAT1, CAT2, CAT3
• Box Trailer up to 13.6m with rated securing system
• Tipping Skeletal Trailer
• 7.5 tonne vehicle with rated securing system (with and without tail lift)
• Tautliner Trailers of various specifications
• Semi-Low Loader / Low Loader for European journeys (return of 4 x empty HHISO Containers)
• Tipping Skeletal Trailer
• Double Deck Tautliner Trailer up to 13.6m
• Double Deck Security Box Trailer up to 13.6m (with and without tail lift)
• Walking Floor Trailer
• Hook Loader Vehicles
• Rigid Tipper Vehicles 32 tonne
• ONR Class B Carrier Status in respect of the transport of CAT III nuclear material
The estimated date of ITT issue will be late October 2022.
If you are interested in bidding for this Framework, please send a message via the CTM e-sourcing system by the 27th May 2022.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

20/10/2022

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information