Decommissioning & Asbestos Removal (DAR) framework

A framework contract for decommissioning, deplanting and asbestos removal works across the NRS sites, comprising two 'Lots':
Lot 1 - Conventional Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition.
Lot 2 - Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition in Radiological contaminated areas.

The scope of services required to support this aspect of the programme includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements from the supply chain:

• Civil, mechanical, and electrical enabling works required to support the scope of asbestos remediation, deplanting and demolition;

• Environmental assessment

• Deplanting of non-radiological buildings and equipment;

• Deplanting of Plant and Equipment including lifting and the setting down of heavy items;

• Decommissioning of plant and equipment;

• Bulk stripping, treatment, and stabilisation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) following NRS procedures for both inside and outside the Radiological Controlled Areas (RCA).

• This scope will include the movement/disposal of ACM to an approved point, which may include landfill or storage points at Sites.

• Environmental Cleaning. This will be required to give assurance that the permissible exposure limit (PEL) as set by OSHA are not exceeded for the deplanting and demolition of NRS Sites.

• Access Systems and Enclosures. Includes, but not limited to, installation and deployment of access systems including scaffolding, powered access systems, roped access and any other system of providing site staff and Contractors’ access to various locations at each of the facilities for the purposes of undertaking surveying, characterisation, full bulk asbestos stripping treatment & stabilisation, monitoring, and environmental cleaning.

• Demolition of non-radiologically contaminated structures, offshore structures, tanks, and sewage systems.

• Removal of hard-standings and roads.

• Land remediation.

• Making good the surrounding areas or buildings where partial demolition has taken place in line with the Code of Practice for full or partial demolition.

• Decommissioning of switchgear and associated plant.

• Disposal off site of scrap metal arising on site.

• Waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal via appropriate waste routes; this excludes radiologically contaminated waste.

• Project management to deliver end to end projects, manage subcontractors and act as Principal Contractor where required.

• The scope also includes for the provision of professional services to undertake planning, scope definition, temporary works design, design activities and project management when required.