Technical Support to Regulatory Assessments of Solid Radioactive Waste Disposal Framework
The Environment Agency is the independent environmental regulator for the nuclear industry and for radioactive substances regulation in England. It regulates a range of activities, depending on the type of site, but in all cases it regulates the disposal of solid radioactive waste on or from the site, as well as discharges to air and water (which are also defined as disposal under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR2016)). Its remit covers England, but the Environment Agency works closely with the Of...
Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Value
£9,750,000
Published
18 Feb 2026
Closes
7 Apr 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
71621000
Technical analysis or consultancy services
90711000
Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
98113100
Nuclear safety services
90713000
Environmental issues consultancy services
71313000
Environmental engineering consultancy services
71351220
Geological consultancy services
Lots
Lot 1.1 Technical Secretariat Support for an Expert Panel
£1,349,000
The Authority will appoint a single supplier to provide technical secretariat support to establish and maintain an Expert Advisory Panel. The Environment Agency Expert Advisory Panel (EAEAP) will provide independent advice and expertise in the following areas relating to the regulation of solid radioactive waste disposal and pre-disposal management. The full...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 1.2 Topical Review Services
£356,000
The Authority will appoint the successful tenderers for sub-lots 2.1, 2.2 and all sub-lots under Lot 3 to establish access to expert Services under sub-lot 1.2 to support the continued development and enhancement of its internal processes and/or external regulatory guidance related to the disposal of solid radioactive waste. Over the lifetime of the Framewor...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2.1 2026 Low Level Waste Repository Environmental Safety Case and other services
£3,460,000
The Authority will appoint a single Contractor, with the required skills and experience, to assist the Environment Agency in its detailed review of the 2026 Environmental Safety Case (ESC) for the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) facility in Cumbria, England. The Authority expects to benefit from the Contractor bringing to the review their experience from i...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2.2 Radioactive Waste Disposal at landfills, decommissioning sites and other support
£808,000
The Environment Agency anticipates receiving applications from operators for either the disposal of LLW to existing landfills or for the construction of a new dedicated disposal facilities on nuclear sites which may require input from expert external consultants. The Authority will appoint up 5 (five) suppliers to provide technical support to assist in the r...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3.1 Regulatory review of Site Descriptive Models
£3,777,000
Lot 3 will provide specialist expertise and advice to the Environment Agency related to the regulation of geological disposal. Framework Suppliers will provide technical support to supplement internal Environment Agency capability during both the pre-application stage and the review of the first permit application for intrusive site investigations. This Sub-...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3.2 Site Characterisation Plans
£3,777,000
Lot 3 will provide specialist expertise and advice to the Environment Agency related to the regulation of geological disposal. Framework Suppliers will provide technical support to supplement internal Environment Agency capability during both the pre-application stage and the review of the first permit application for intrusive site investigations. This Sub-...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3.3 Environmental Safety Case (ESC) and safety assessment development
£3,777,000
Lot 3 will provide specialist expertise and advice to the Environment Agency related to the regulation of geological disposal. Framework Suppliers will provide technical support to supplement internal Environment Agency capability during both the pre-application stage and the review of the first permit application for intrusive site investigations. This Sub-...
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
28 Jan 2026
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Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
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