LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR) is procuring a framework agreement for expert support and alternative treatment as follows:

Lot 1: Packaging Inspection support (1 supplier)

Lot 2: Packaging Licensing Support (1 supplier)

Lot 3: Expert Support (5 to 8 suppliers)

Lot 4: Alternative Treatment (1 supplier).

The estimated value is GBP 20 million over 4 years, although the agreement is formally zero-value with no spend guaranteed.

The framework will be for use by organisations that either currently hold, or may in future enter into, a waste services contract with LLWR. These organisations include private sector bodies, plus public sector bodies that fall into one or more of the categories stated in Section VI Complementary Information.

Undertaking quality activities, including various types of inspections, readiness reviews, etc. to support packaging manufacture (1 supplier).

Provision of licensing capability support, including delivery of licences, production of transportation documentation, technical assistance etc. (1 supplier).

Provision of expertise to support the delivery of various radioactive waste management projects, including production of strategy documents, technical analyses, providing on-site project management for large, complex jobs, etc. (5 to 8 suppliers).

Provide access to the market for the identification, exploration and implementation of new and alternative treatment solutions for radioactive waste management, including: problematic waste streams, other complex waste streams, delivery of trials and solution deployment (1 supplier).