Tenders/Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Nuclear Waste Services Limited

Published: Nov 2, 2026

Updated: Nov 2, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research, Technology Transfer and Structural Engineering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Research sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currently due for tender release in November 2026. This framework aims to provide comprehensive professional services support for the assessment of performance and deployment options for UK-relevant engineered barrier system components and the evolution of candidate material(s) and their configurations under repository conditions.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 103832-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Nuclear Waste Services Limited

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has issued 50 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 103832-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Nuclear Waste Services Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.