Groundwater Capability Framework

Tender description

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is the Government organisation responsible for the delivery of a Geological Disposal Facilities (GDF) for the UK's inventory of higher activity wastes, which are currently stored at secure surface facilities. This contract 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.