Buyer Name: Nuclear Waste Services Limited
Buyer Address: Pelham House, Pelham Drive,, Calderbridge, Seascale, UKD11, CA20 1DB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Hannah Armstrong
Contact Email: hannah.armstrong@nuclearwasteservices.uk
ThermoChimie Phase 4
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active
Procedure
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Value
2500000.0 GBP
Gross: 2500000.0 GBP
2500000.0 GBP
Gross: 2500000.0 GBP
Published
19 Nov 2025, 15:59
19 Nov 2025, 15:59
Deadline
16 Dec 2025, 12:00
16 Dec 2025, 12:00
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Description
The ThermoChimie project (Thermo-Chimie (version applicative 4.4.0)) is a thermodynamic database development project, co-funded by Nuclear Waste Services, NIRAS-ONDRAF, and Andra. A robust, traceable, exhaustive, and dependable thermodynamic database is essential for underpinning a future Environmental Safety Case for the surface, near-surface or deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, as well as to perform a range of sensitivity and scoping calculations in support of ongoing research activities. Phase 4 of the ThermoChimie project is planned to start in February 2026. The ThermoChimie Phase 4 Framework has the overall objective of providing both specialist and non-technical support resource to the consortium, in the form of a range of desk-based and experimental data generation/selection activities. Outlined activities are in support of the four key project success factors: (i) database traceability, (ii) consistency, (iii) east of use, and (iv) exhaustivity. ITT documents are available on Atamis: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075362-2025
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Lot Description: Secretariat (One Supplier - Direct Award)
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Two optional yearly extensions following the original three year durations. These options are at NWS discretion.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 500,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-01-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
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Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 2
Lot Description: Lot 2 - Database and Website Management / Maintenance (One Supplier - Direct Award)
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: Two optional yearly extensions following the original three year durations. These options are at NWS discretion.
Lot 2 Value: GBP 500,000.00
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Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z
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Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
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Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 3
Lot Description: Lot 3 - Desk Studies: Data Generation, Selection, Assessment and Verification (Multiple Suppliers, Mini Competition)
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Has Options: Yes
Lot 3 Options: Two optional yearly extensions following the original three year durations. These options are at NWS discretion.
Lot 3 Value: GBP 500,000.00
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Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-01-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)
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Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot Title: Lot 4
Lot Description: Lot 4 - Experimental Studies: Data Generation, Model Verification (Multiple Suppliers, Mini Competition)
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Has Options: Yes
Lot 4 Options: Two optional yearly extensions following the original three year durations. These options are at NWS discretion.
Lot 4 Value: GBP 500,000.00
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Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z
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Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
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