Land Quality Services

Tender description

Multi-supplier framework for Land Quality and Associated Services Lot 1: Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities, expertise and gain knowledge about capabilities of suppliers to deliver land quality services which may inform Magnox in the finalisation of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in an ITT that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement. <br/>Background Information:<br/>Magnox are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of land quality management across a fleet of 10 former nuclear reactor sites, three former nuclear research sites (including Dounreay) across the UK, all now in the decommissioning phase. Land quality activities are undertaken in support of the broader NDA decommissioning strategy with the aim of preparing the land for the next planned use over varying timescales.<br/>Required Services:<br/>Magnox require supply chain support to deliver land quality management activities across the fleet and intend to procure these via the establishment of a Land Quality Services Framework with contracts commencing in April 2024, with an anticipated duration of four years. It is proposed that framework services will be let as a single lot covering a number or technical disciplines and Contracts will be awarded to in the order of four suppliers. Successful framework suppliers (or consortia of suppliers) will be expected to be able to deliver all the required services.<br/>The proposed scope of the framework is as follows:<br/> Routine Groundwater Monitoring<br/>Routine groundwater monitoring and sampling including shipping of samples to an off-site commercial laboratory(ies) for analysis, maintenance of the monitoring network and the provision of associated reports. The sampling is conducted to fulfil regulatory requirements.<br/> Land Quality Characterisation and Small-Scale Remediation<br/>Land quality characterisation, site investigation and small-scale remediation of radiological, non-radiological and mixed contamination. The scope comprises all phases of land quality management from desk-based investigation through to the implementation and verification of land quality remedial work. Services typically required include the production of conceptual site models, risk assessment (all phases), intrusive site investigations conducted for land quality characterisation purposes and associated groundwater and soil sampling and analysis. Remediation services, comprising remedial options appraisal, concept and detailed design and implementation of remedial schemes may also be required.<br/> Specialist Radiological Characterisation, Assessment & Minor Remediation<br/>Non-intrusive and intrusive investigations, sample analysis and reporting on the extent and magnitude of radiologically contaminated ground and in-ground structures. The aim of the characterisation work will support radiological land quality characterisation, but also specifically focus on work required as part of site end state, delicensing, Environmental Permit /Environmental Authorisation surrender) activities. The scope also includes the identification of appropriate decontamination techniques, as well as treatment and remediation where necessary. Technical consultancy support to work associated with site release from regulatory control may also be required. <br/> Associated Services<br/>The provision of other services allied to the land quality sector, for example work to support Environmental Impact Assessment delivery (including baseline surveys, landscape/visual impact assessment and flood risk), geotechnical services and analytical services (radiological, non-radiological and geotechnical) as required. Additional information: You are requested to submit your responses by April 27th via email to: <br/><br/>matt.p.eeley@magnoxsites.com