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# Groundwater Capability Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/groundwater-capability-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0294da). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Radioactive Waste Management Limited: "Groundwater Capability Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £4,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Sept 2021, 13:30 BST. Published submission portal: sharedsystems.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Radioactive Waste Management Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/radioactive-waste-management-limited-coh-08920190)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 September 2021 at 13:30 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Design-modelling services, Geological and geophysical consultancy services, Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services, Laboratory services, Technical analysis or consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKJ, UKJ14
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/groundwater-capability-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0294da#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0294da`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/groundwater-capability-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0294da#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [sharedsystems.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsharedsystems.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D13886%26B%3DSELLAFIELD)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/groundwater-capability-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0294da#participate

## Description
This tender relates to the establishment of a groundwater capability framework (hereafter ‘the framework’).It is intended for advancement of the Scientific and Technology Readiness Levels (SRL/TRL) of groundwater tools, techniques and workflows commensurate with the needs of the GDF programme.
There are 3 Lots under this framework. namely:
•	Lot 1: Laboratory and field techniques and tools for the collection of hydrogeochemical/hydrogeological geomicrobiological data (e.g. laboratory based geochemical, hydrogeological and mineralogical studies, extending to tool validation in the field).
•	Lot 2: Conceptual understanding and numerical representation – using hydrogeological and geochemical information to understand a site / setting, including the past and possible future evolution. This may include groundwater model rehearsals .
•	Lot 3: Provision of expert advice, including peer review, support for hydrogeological workflow development and technical integration.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Laboratory and field techniques and tools for the collection of hydrogeochemical/hydrogeological geomicrobiological data
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71900000, 90733700
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £1,700,000
- **Description:** Developing and maintaining specialist tools and techniques for collection of groundwater samples and in-situ and laboratory analysis of groundwaters.  The nature of tasks may include the following:
i.	Recovery of pore waters from highly consolidated ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Conceptual understanding and numerical representation – using hydrogeological and geochemical information to understand a site / setting, including the past and possible future evolution.
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 72242000, 90733700
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,900,000
- **Description:** Lot 2 comprises desk-based activities, developing conceptual and numerical models to build understanding of regional and local hydrogeological systems, and how these will evolve following disturbance by GDF construction, during post closure evolution...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Provision of expert advice, including peer review, support for hydrogeological workflow development and technical integration.
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71351200, 71621000, 90733700
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £400,000
- **Description:** Lot 3 provides a call-off resource to support RWM colleagues with the development of internal and external workflows, processes and technical advice / support relating to groundwater relevant to the GDF programme.  This is a strategic level lot which...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F018725-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-08-04T10:27:22.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:58:28.321Z
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