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Published 17 Mar 2021, 10:10 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Decommissioning & Asbestos Removal (DAR) framework

Official notice

Authority: Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionMax 2 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£485,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 20 Dec 2021
Lots 2max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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

CPV: Asbestos removal services · Asbestos-removal work · Decommissioning services · Demolition work · Demolition, site preparation and clearance work · Dismantling works · Environmental decontamination services · Waste analysis services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 8 suppliers · 15 bids received (1.9 per place) · 6 appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1Conventional Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and DemolitionAwardedRenewal UK, East of England +4Published value£285,000,000

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:<br/><br/>

  • Civil, mechanical, and electrical enabling works required to support the scope of asbestos remediation, deplanting and demolition;<br/><br/>
  • Environmental assessment<br/><br/>
  • Deplanting of non-radiological buildings and equipment;<br/><br/>
  • Deplanting of Plant and Equipment including lifting and the setting down of heavy items;<br/><br/>
  • Decommissioning of plant and equipment;<br/><br/>
  • Bulk stripping, treatment, and stabilisation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) following NRS procedures for both inside and outside the Radiological Controlled Areas (RCA).<br/><br/>
  • This scope will include the movement/disposal of ACM to an approved point, which may include landfill or storage points at Sites.<br/><br/>
  • 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.<br/><br/>
  • 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.<br/><br/>
  • Demolition of non-radiologically contaminated structures, offshore structures, tanks, and sewage systems.<br/><br/>
  • Removal of hard-standings and roads.<br/><br/>
  • Land remediation.<br/><br/>
  • 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.<br/><br/>
  • Decommissioning of switchgear and associated plant.<br/><br/>
  • Disposal off site of scrap metal arising on site.<br/><br/>
  • Waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal via appropriate waste routes; this excludes radiologically contaminated waste.<br/><br/>
  • Project management to deliver end to end projects, manage subcontractors and act as Principal Contractor where required.<br/><br/>
  • 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.
Delivery: UK, East of England, South East, South West, Wales, Scotland · NRS Sites:<br/>Berkeley<br/>Chapelcross<br/>Dungeness<br/>Harwell<br/>Hinkley<br/>Hunterston<br/>Oldbury<br/>Sizewell<br/>Trawsfyndd<br/>Winfrith<br/>Wylfa
Extensions: The framework will be for four years with two one-year optional extensions, making for a total framework duration of six years. The exceptional characteristics detailed in the Invitation to Tender document which is available through CTM. (box restricted to 400 characters!)Second stage: 3–4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Active Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and DemolitionRenewal UKPublished value£200,000,000

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 deplanting and demolition.
  • Environmental assessment.
  • Bulk stripping, treatment, and stabilisation of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) following Magnox procedures for both inside and outside the Radiological Controlled Areas (RCA).
  • This scope will include the 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 Magnox 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 Contractor’s 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.
  • Deplanting of radiological buildings and equipment.
  • Deplanting of Plant and Equipment, including lifting and the setting down of heavy items.
  • Radiological Decontamination of plant and structures prior to D&D.
  • Decommissioning of plant and equipment, including cooling pond furniture removal.
  • Decommissioning and de-planting of active and non-active water treatment plants, active laundry buildings, and structures associated with waste retrieval and processing.
  • Decommissioning and deplanting of radiologically contaminated tanks.
  • Decommissioning of switchgear and associated plant.
  • Boiler house and Reactor Building de-planting.
  • Demolition of non-contaminated structures, offshore structures, and sewage systems.
  • Removal of hard-standings and roads.
  • 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.
  • Disposal off site of scrap metal arising on site.
  • Land remediation.
  • Waste segregation, minimisation, and disposal via appropriate waste routes.
  • Project management to deliver end to end projects, manage subcontractors and act as Principal Contractor.
  • 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. Additional information: As set out in the procurement documentation the intention is to award frameworks to 3 to 4 tenderers for this Lot
Delivery: UK · Magnox Sites - Hinkley Point A, Oldbury, Berkeley, Trawsfynydd, Wylfa, Chapelcross, Hunterston A, Sizewell A, Dungeness A, Harwell and Winfrith
Extensions: The framework will be for four years with two one-year optional extensions, making for a total framework duration of six years. The exceptional characteristics detailed in the Invitation to Tender document which is available through CTM. (box restricted to 400 characters!)Second stage: 3–4 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Mar 2021, 10:10 GMT
Last source update
19 Mar 2026, 09:20 GMT
Authority reference
DAR/FW/002–VEAT 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-024924
Classification (CPV)
Asbestos removal servicesAsbestos-removal workDecommissioning servicesDemolition workDemolition, site preparation and clearance workDismantling worksEnvironmental decontamination servicesWaste analysis services
Delivery area
UKEast of England (UKH)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c75 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

NRS considers that this modification is permitted under Regulation 72(1)(e), having assessed it against the criteria for being substantial in Regulation 72(8). The inclusion of the additional sites does not render the framework agreement materially different in character from that originally procured; it does not introduce new conditions that would have affected participation; it does not alter the economic balance of the framework in favour of any contractor; it does not extend the qualitative or technical scope of the framework beyond that anticipated in the original procurement documentation; and it does not replace any contractor. The additional sites require the same nature, type and technical scope of DAR works as those identified in the original tender documents and call offs will continue to be awarded in accordance with the original commercial terms, pricing mechanisms and overall value ceiling. No amendments to rates, commercial conditions or risk allocation have been made. Accordingly, the modification is not substantial and a new procurement is not required.

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Performance terms

All requirements are set out in the Selection Questionnaire, Selection Questionnaire Guidance Document and the Expression of Interest Document available on Sellafield Limited Complete Tender Management system (CTM).

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

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.

Publisher note: The Original Procurement only identified the sites NRS required the framework for at the time of the procurement (i.e. Berkeley, , Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, alongside Harwell and Winfrith research sites and Maentwrog hydroelectric plant). This VEAT is to notify the market that NRS intends to use the DAR Framework to deliver decommissioning and asbestos works at its Dounreay site and at each of the AGR stations that transfer to NRS from EdF during the period that the framework continues in operation. The scope of works identified in the framework and value of the framework will remain unchanged.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
20 Dec 2021, 11:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
document
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

24 Aug 2021 → 19 Mar 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    24 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    20 Dec 2021, 11:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    16 Feb 2022
  4. Bids must remain valid until
    27 Apr 2023, 23:59 BST
  5. Notice published217 days ago
    19 Mar 2026, 09:20 GMT

Notice history

7 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Nov 2021
  1. Status changed to active
    8 Nov 2021, 18:12 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    8 Nov 2021, 18:12 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 20 Dec 2021, 11:00 GMT
    8 Nov 2021, 18:12 GMT
  4. Status changed to complete
    19 Jul 2023, 16:22 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    19 Jul 2023, 16:22 BST
  6. Procurement method changed
    19 Mar 2026, 09:20 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    19 Mar 2026, 09:20 GMT
Published amendments (2 · 3 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextExpression of Interest document · 8.2—The table in Section 8.2 of the Expression of Interest document has been updated to include page count detail for all questions in section 8 of the Selection Questionnaire. The Expression of Interest document has been amended to V2 on 16 Nov 21.
—TextSelection Questionnaire Bidder Guidance · 8.3Pass/fail assessment for 8.3(a), (b) & (c).Updated to "Information Only" for 8.3(a), (b) & (c). The Selection Questionnaire Bidder Guidance document has been amended to Issue 2 on 17 Nov 21.
—TextAppendix C - ITT Assessment Questions · 0Remove "Appendix C - ITT Assessment Questions" in it's entirety.Replace with "Appendix C - ITT Assessment Questions Issue 2". Also note the following amendments to the ITT questions: T4 - We have removed the words, "the Contracting Authority’s scope, end state and underpin" from the question. T6 - We have added the words "(Making the assumption that the waste produced will be typical demolition including some hazardous waste, e.g., asbestos containing materia…
—DeadlineContracts Finder Notice - SQ deadline · 04 Apr 20224 Jan 2022-90 d
—TextITT (Restricted Procedure) · 8.4.3.3—Section 8.4.3.3 of the ITT (Restricted Procedure) document has been updated to include a minimum pass mark of two for ITT Question P3. Please replace ITT (Restricted Procedure) Issue 1 with ITT (Restricted Procedure) Issue 2 dated 18 November 2021.
—TextITT (Restricted Procedure) · 8.4.3The whole section of 8.4.3 from ITT (Restricted Procedure) Issue 1.The whole section of 8.4.3 from ITT (Restricted Procedure) Issue 2. Note: The scoring method has been amended from using Table 3 and scores of 0-5 to applying the weighted scores as detailed in Appendix C - ITT Assessment Questions Issue 2.
—DeadlineSelection Questionnaire Response Deadline · 020 Dec 20214 Jan 2022+15 d
—DeadlineSQ Deadline · 020 Dec 202117 Jan 2022+28 d

For clarity, the following documents have been amended and re-issued, the latest versions can be located in the documents section of CTM: 1. ITT (Restricted Procedure) Issue 2 2. Appendix C – ITT Assessment Questions Issue 2 3. Selection Questionnaire Bidder Guidance document Issue 2. 4. Expression of Interest document V2.

Notice 2021-487784 extended the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) deadline date to 4th January 2022 @ 11:00hrs GMT. This Notice further extends this to 17-Jan-2022 @ 11:00hrs GMT.

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2021-11: 2 releases · 8 Nov 2021, 23 Nov 2021
  • 2021-03: 1 release · 17 Mar 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 15
Contracts signed 10latest 1 Jun 2023

10 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 10 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 020830-2023-1

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020830-2023-2

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020830-2023-3

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020830-2023-4

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 020830-2023-5

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024924-2026-1

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024924-2026-2

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024924-2026-3

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024924-2026-4

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Contract 024924-2026-5

    Signed
    1 Jun 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Conventional Deplanting, Asbestos Removal and Demolition15bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Magnox Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawNuclear Decommissioning Oldbury Naite, Thornbury, UK, BS35 1RQContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts Of JusticeReview body LondonContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • Aureos HighwaysFramework contractor St Andrew’s House, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, Surrey, South East, KT10 9TA
  • Celadon AllianceFramework contractor2533043 Sharston Green Business Park, 1 Robeson Way, Manchester, Manchester, North West, M22 4SWContact phone
  • Costain Limited.Framework contractor Costain House, Vanwall Business Park Maidenhead, Maidenhead, South East, SL6 4UB
  • KAEFER LIMITEDFramework contractor03132937 Riverside House, Rolling Mill Road, Viking Industrial Park, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, North East, NE32 3DP
  • KELTBRAY LIMITEDFramework contractor St Andrew’s House, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, Surrey, South East, KT10 9TA
  • Nuvia LimitedFramework contractor2063786 3rd Floor Chadwick House, Birchwood Park, Risley, Warrington, Warrington, North West, WA3 6AE

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria