Road Transport Services

Tender description

LLWR TA Nuclear Waste Services aims to provide access to a new Road Transport Framework for our customers with a Waste Services Contract. The new Framework will build upon elements of previous agreements, further developed based on customer feedback, market knowledge and learning from experience. The anticipated value of the Framework will be £6 million over a 4 year period although the agreement is formally zero value. The Framework will: • Include Road Transport Services, inclusive of ocean freight management • Support logistics services associated with the UK Nuclear Industry • Provide vehicles, trailers and specialist equipment (inclusive of all tie down/restraint equipment) as requested • Operate on a pass-through basis for charges from suppliers through to customers Lot 1: There is an existing Framework for Road Transport Services which commenced on 1 April 2019 and expires on 31 March 2023. The scope of the proposed new Framework is expected to be split into primary and secondary requirements. We anticipate appointing between 4 and 6 suppliers to the Framework. The primary mandatory requirements are: • LGV Drivers with ADR Training Certificate (including Class 7 entitlement) • Two / Three Axle Tractor Units (EU Standard 5 or above) rated and taxed up to 44 tonnes • Skeletal Trailers up to 13.6m • Flat Trailers up to 13.6m with rated tie down features • Tautliner Trailers up to 13.6m; specification in accordance with BS EN12642 XL (Code XL) • Waste Loading Plan Review Capability The secondary optional requirements are: • Sideloader Trailer up to 13.6m, capable of self-loading and unloading 20ft ISO Container(s) • Specialist Vehicle(s) in one or all categories – STGO CAT1, CAT2, CAT3 • Box Trailer up to 13.6m with rated securing system • Tipping Skeletal Trailer • 7.5 tonne vehicle with rated securing system (with and without tail lift) • Tautliner Trailers of various specifications • Semi-Low Loader / Low Loader for European journeys (return of 4 x empty HHISO Containers) • Tipping Skeletal Trailer • Double Deck Tautliner Trailer up to 13.6m • Double Deck Security Box Trailer up to 13.6m (with and without tail lift) • Walking Floor Trailer • Hook Loader Vehicles • Rigid Tipper Vehicles 32 tonne • ONR Class B Carrier Status in respect of the transport of CAT III nuclear material The estimated date of ITT issue will be late October 2022. If you are interested in bidding for this Framework, please send a message via the CTM e-sourcing system by the 27th May 2022.