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NWS Procurement Pipeline October 2025

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Contracting Authority Record Ref Record Name Published Description Forecast Contract Start Date Forecast Contract End Date Value Range Procurement Route Owner Name
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5590 Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace (DPS Registration) A DPS providing professional services across: Business, Commercial, Engineering, Environment, Finance, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Legal, Portfolio, Programme and Project Management, Programme Controls, Public Affairs Support, Quality, Security. 21/11/2019 28/02/2029 £100m to <£250m Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5601 Road Transport Services for Radioactive Waste (DPS Registration) To provide access to a new Road Transport DPS for the provision of Road Transport Services, inclusive of ocean freight management; support logistics services associated with the UK Nuclear Industry; and provide vehicles and trailers as requested. 01/04/2023 23/02/2029 £10m to <£25m Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Naomi Dmytrowski-Jones
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5635 Personal Alarming Dosimeter System Maintenance of Personal Alarming Dosimeter System 01/04/2026 31/03/2030 < £100k Open Procedure gemma.l.laurie@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5637 Site radio and emergency support communication system maintenance Site digital radio and communication system maintenance and airtime 01/07/2026 30/06/2030 £100k to <£500k Below Threshold - Competitive Tender mary.mccormick@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5641 Nuclear Safety Case Support Provision of Nuclear Safety Case Support including: Safety Case Manager, Project Lead, Operational Support, and other deliverables. 01/07/2026 30/06/2031 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5643 Independent Safety Person Management of Health Safety and the Environment Committee (MEHSC), this committee requires independent representation via a role termed “Independent Safety Person” (ISP). 01/04/2026 31/03/2031 £100k to <£500k TBC scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C5846 R & D Delivery Services: Pillar 1 Geoscience Testing and Modelling 01/04/2030 31/03/2045 £100k to <£500k Open Procedure alper.tarimci@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13904 Planning and Major Permissions, Environmental and Public Law Services The provision of legal advice on the following areas of law; Planning, Major Permissions, Environmental, Land and Public Law. Community Engagement, Site Evaluation, and Consenting of the GDF. 01/10/2025 01/01/2041 £25m to <£50m Open Procedure james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C14049 Fleet Maintenance 2026-2029 Maintenance of the Transport fleet at the LLWR Nuclear Licensed Site 03/04/2026 03/04/2029 £1m to <£5m Open Procedure mary.mccormick@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C14122 Cementitious Powders 2026/27-2032 Supply and Deliver Cementitious Powders (OPC and PFA) to LLWR Site in Drigg, Cumbria and DSRL Site in Dounreay, Scotland 25/10/2026 23/10/2032 £1m to <£5m Open Procedure gemma.l.laurie@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13254 Integrated Site Works Framework (ISWF) Encompasses integrated site works for the LLWR site nr Drigg, Cumbria. Various capabilities may be required such as: • Temporary works design and installation • Multi-disciplinary construction and demolition activities (primarily CS&A, CE&I) 24/09/2025 24/09/2029 £25m to <£50m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework lewis.gribbin@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13255 Treatment & Conditioning Services Framework (2026-2030) Framework to deliver Treatment & Conditioning services (including incineration, supercompaction and chemical treatment) 20/06/2026 19/06/2030 £25m to <£50m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework gillian.spence@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13264 Environmental Safety Case Framework Lot 1 2026 Provision of support in the review and revision of the NWS Environmental Safety Case 02/05/2027 01/05/2031 £10m to <£25m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13315 Waste Disposal Service to Permitted Landfill (Previously known as VLLW) 2027 To provide the provision of waste disposal service for waste classified as Very Low Level Waste for landfill 04/11/2026 01/11/2030 £5m to <£10m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C13335 Facilities Management Facilities Management & Services for LLWR site and Pelham House office. 03/04/2028 31/03/2038 £25m to <£50m Framework - Further Competition naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8832 Architect Engineer Partner The Architect Engineer for the GDF plays a pivotal role in the Initial Concept Design (ICD) process, being responsible for creating the design and establishing the Basis of Design which will inform the Final Concept Design (FCD). 08/05/2029 08/05/2044 >£250m Competitive Flexible steph.x.davies@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8854 Programme Integration Partner Programme Integration Partner 31/10/2028 31/10/2043 > £250m Open Procedure vanessa.wilde@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8869 Owner's Engineer The Owner's Engineer (OE) plays a crucial role in augmenting the Client's technical capability, providing specialised technical expertise throughout the Initial Concept Design (ICD) process and beyond. 04/04/2029 04/04/2044 £100m to <£250m Competitive Flexible steph.x.davies@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C10320 Health Physics 2026-2030 Provision of Health Physics Monitoring Services at LLWR Site nr Drigg, Cumbria 01/09/2026 01/09/2030 £1m to <£5m Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16311 Major Permissions: Client Technical Support (DPS Registration) Dynamic purchasing system to support the client internal capability on Major Permissions including but not limited to providing assurance, specialist skills and access to SMEs. 15/04/2024 14/04/2034 £10m to <£25m Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16490 Health Screening Services (2026) Provide full site health screening services 01/10/2026 30/09/2028 £100k to <£500k Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16491 Engineering Substantiation (2026) Engineering substantiation tasks against the Overarching Site Safety Case (OSSC) and the Low Level Waste Safety Case (LLW SC). 14/09/2026 13/09/2029 £100k to <£500k Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16835 Deep Borehole Drilling Contract/Framework with Lots to engage drilling contractors to complete the deep boreholes for site characterisation 08/02/2029 07/02/2039 £250m Competitive Flexible andrew.batstone@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16925 Film production (2026-2029) Film production: videos for latest updates of NWS's progress. To be used both internally and externally 01/03/2026 28/02/2029 £100k to <£500k TBC TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C17234 Post-Closure Safety Case Framework Post-closure safety cases demonstrate the safety of radioactive waste & geological disposal over long timescales & large uncertainties. This framework requires experts in PCSC production, methodology, modelling & knowledge management. 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 £5m to <£10m Restricted Procedure tanya.marshall@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C17445 Communications & Engagement Partner NWS requires a campaign partner to deliver communications regarding campaigns and events NWS holds. Including websites, web campaigns etc. 01/06/2025 31/05/2027 £5m to <£10m Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C17595 NWS Commercial Support Services Provision of resources to support teams within the commercial directorate 11/11/2027 10/11/2031 £5m to <£10m Framework - Further Competition TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16721 Expert Support and Alternative Solutions 2025 The framework will include: On-site support; Technical and professional waste services; Enabling activities; Development and delivery of alternative solutions (including pilots); Research & Development; Container and Package Quality 31/01/2026 31/01/2030 £10m to <£25m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework gillian.spence@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C16723 Environmental Safety Case: General Tech inc Geological & Hydrogeological Replacement to Environmental Safety Case (ESC) Lots 2 & 3 (General Technical including Geological and Hydrogeological Support) 31/08/2026 31/08/2031 £10m to <£25m Framework Agreement – Set up of a new Framework TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C18026 Diving Operations Inshore Diving Operations at LLW Repository Site 01/02/2028 31/01/2032 £100k to <£500k Below Threshold - Competitive Tender gemma.l.laurie@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C18237 Fuel Cards Fuel Card Supply 05/03/2027 04/03/2030 >£100k Framework - Direct Award stephanie.murphy@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C20500 Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) Vault Optimisation and Capping Delivery Vault 8 Final Capping 29/02/2028 29/02/2032 £250m Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C20882 Radiometric Monitoring Equipment Maintenance Spares and Repairs Radiometric Monitoring Equipment 01/07/2026 TBC £100k to <£500k TBC gemma.l.laurie@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C21440 Portakabin Hire 2029 Ongoing Portakabin Hire for the LLWR Site 01/09/2029 01/09/2034 £500k to <£1m TBC gemma.l.laurie@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C21508 Media Buying NWS requires a supplier to support NWS with its Paid Media Plan. Not all campaigns will be planned, with the awarded supplier supporting with planning. 14/12/2025 13/12/2027 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition alex.murray@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C21718 Community Impacts Case Study The purpose of this work is to investigate the potential impacts on, and benefits for the community of the development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for higher activity radioactive waste. The Study will take the form of a desk-based literature 12/01/2026 TBC <£100k Framework - Further Competition patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C22071 Managed Print Services NWS requires a service provider to carry out printing services across the organisation. 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 £100k to <£500k Direct Award - Below Threshold TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C22740 Research Support Office Research Support Office - To support with the NWS Research Programme. From events to the Bursary Call 01/01/2028 TBC £1m to <£5m Open Procedure james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C23133 Estimating Support 2026 Provision of resource to provide Estimating Support 01/11/2026 TBC £500k to <£1m Framework - Further Competition scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C23152 Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as a diesel alternative The scope of this work is to source hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which is a direct drop in “green” alternative to traditional diesel fuel. 10/05/2025 TBC <£100k Framework - Further Competition naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C23206 Site Characterisation Delivery Partner Site Characterisation Delivery Partner Contract 17/01/2028 16/01/2038 >£250m Competitive Flexible nalan.stamper@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C24232 Technical Toolkits Framework Replacement to the current Technical Toolkits Framework 06/06/2027 TBC £1m to <£5m Open Procedure james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C24435 Strategic Procurement Support The contract will primarily support the procurements for design & safety case, site characterisation and applied science research. Requirements such as legal advisors to support emerging strategic procurements. 10/09/2027 TBC £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C24434 General Legal Services 26-27 General Legal Services for NWS 28/11/2025 28/11/2027 £100k to <£500k Framework - Direct Award steph.x.davies@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C24955 Host and Operate an Impact Test Rig and Fire Test Rig Host and Operate an Impact Test Rig and Fire Test Rig 31/03/2028 31/03/2031 £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C25311 Site Security Systems 2025 IT based software for Security Systems (e.g. CCTV) 30/10/2025 27/10/2028 £100k to <£500k Framework - Direct Award jennifer.l.white@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C25490 E03 - Online work experience for students Online work experience for students 01/10/2025 30/09/2026 <£100k Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26054 ThermoChimie Phase 4 Framework Agreement with 3 lots to support the ThermoChimie Agreement. 05/01/2026 31/12/2030 £1m to <£5m Open (PA23) james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26056 AWE to Sellafield Novapak Consignments and Associated Transports To provide a transport service for Class 7, CAT III Dangerous Goods consignments from MoD’s AWE site at Aldermaston (hereafter referred to as AWE) in Berkshire to Sellafield Site in Cumbria. 01/04/2026 31/03/2030 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition Naomi Dmytrowski-Jones
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26651 RWM340-46 – Track 2 EBS Requirements and Evolution The Plutonium Integrated Project Team (Pu- IPT) is developing concepts for the emplacement of immobilised plutonium ceramic wasteform products within a planned UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). This development effort is being led by NWS and outputs 01/10/2025 01/10/2026 £100k to <£500k Framework - Direct Award TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26668 Site Security Site Security for LLW repository site and Pelham House office. 03/04/2028 31/03/2038 £10m to <£25m Framework - Further Competition naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26677 Peer Review of Initial Site Evaluations (ISE) The Consultant’s team should consist of a minimum of two peer reviewers. The peer reviewers should be independent of the Employer’s work to develop the ISE and the associated permit applications. Give the novel nature of the ISE and associated permit appl 01/11/2025 31/10/2028 <£100k Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract patrick.butler@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26813 RWM340-48: Track 2 – Thermal Scoping Studies During recent review of Track 2 sub-options, it was agreed that further efforts should be focussed on maturation of the “actinide vault” concept, as this option offers potentially significant benefits to the disposal of immobilised Pu. Secondary efforts m 30/09/2025 TBC £500k to <£1m Framework - Direct Award TBC
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26845 Skeletal HGV trailer Supply of Skeletal HGV trailer with bespoke modifications 01/10/2025 30/09/2026 £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition julie.m.parker@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26878 Yard Tractor Supply of Yard Tractor for Drigg Site 01/01/2026 31/03/2026 £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition julie.m.parker@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26879 Digital Radio System Supply of radios and technical equipment for Drigg Site 01/12/2025 31/03/2026 £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition julie.m.parker@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26888 Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) Site Characterisation Professional Services Support framework 01/04/2026 01/04/2030 £10m to <£25m Competitive Flexible piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26962 Mac Hardware and Support Contract This procurement encompasses the acquisition, configuration, and ongoing support of high-performance Apple MacBook Pros tailored for the creative and production teams at Nuclear Waste Services. 01/10/2025 30/09/2026 <£100k Framework - Further Competition wesley.pearson@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27132 Independent Safety Person Support The provision of Independent Safety Person support to the Management of Environment Health and Safety Committee and associated review activities 01/04/2026 01/04/2031 £100k to <£500k Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27373 Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) - Vault Optimisation and Capping Delivery Independent quality assurance of civil works to augment internal existing capability. Provider of construction quality assurance for the Vault Optimisation and Capping Delivery contract. 01/03/2028 29/02/2032 £10m to <£25m Framework - Further Competition scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27385 Data Analysis Report The purpose of this task is to update an existing report to extend the data trending analysis. 13/10/2025 TBC <£100k Direct Award - PCR Single Source (Reg 32) piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27381 RWM400-050 Magnetometry Interpretation Study This project involves the interpretation of a licenced arial magnetic dataset to identify the presence of, and spatial extent of intrusive volcanic features. 01/12/2025 30/11/2026 <£100k Framework - Further Competition meg.chappell@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27391 Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis Environmental Monitoring Sample Analysis - Radiochemical and Chemical Analysis to Materials 01/04/2026 31/03/2010 £1m to <£5m Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract hannah.armstrong@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C10606 In-Situ Stress Testing (Hydrofracture) Framework Hydrofracture - Site Characterisation. Subcontract beneath SCDP. 02/04/2029 31/03/2031 £1m to <£5m Competitive Flexible andrew.batstone@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8799 R & D Delivery Services: Pillar 2 Conceptual Design and Construction Enabling 01/05/2030 30/04/2045 £100k to <£500k Open Procedure alper.tarimci@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8812 Process Plant & Equipment: Independent Third Party Inspection & Assurance(ITPIA) Process, Plant & Equipment: Independent Third Party Inspection & Assurance (ITPIA) - Design & Safety Case 03/01/2026 TBC <£100k TBC neil.henley@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8847 R & D Delivery Services: Pillar 3 Inventory and Waste 03/06/2030 02/06/2045 £100k to <£500k Open Procedure alper.tarimci@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C8855 Multi-level Monitoring System: Installation & Commissioning Long Term Monitorting Multilevel Completion - Site Characterisation 06/11/2031 TBC £5m to <£10m Open Procedure andrew.batstone@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C21767 Project Controls Support Project Controls Support 01/04/2026 31/03/2029 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition naomi.cook@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C22220 DGF - Replace and repair plant equipment Replace and repair plant equipment. 01/10/2025 TBC £500k to <£1m Below Threshold - Competitive Tender emma.stockdale@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C23500 PowerPlatform Ecosystem Power platform infrastructure setup support 28/02/2025 TBC £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition martin.harrison@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C25937 Treatment and Conditioning - Supercompaction bulk order Further competition under the Treatment and Conditioning framework for supercompaction services. 05/01/2026 30/12/2026 £500k to <£1m Framework - Further Competition sarah.a.tyson@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C26814 Strategic Procurement Support - Legal Services The contract will primarily support the procurements for design & safety case, site characterisation and applied science research. Requirements such as legal advisors to support emerging strategic procurements. 30/11/2027 29/11/2032 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition james.hicks@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27131 Repository Site Nuclear Safety Case Support Provision of resources to support NWS Nuclear Safety Case team in: Radiological Safety Assessment, SC Document Authoring and checking, SC Management, SC Implementation, SC Training and Mentoring, SC Methodology, Process and software tools (dev and maint) 01/04/2026 01/04/2031 £1m to <£5m Dynamic Purchasing System Call-Off Contract piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27136 Waste Verification Monitoring Global Trending Review To update a waste verification monitoring report including data analysis 01/10/2025 31/01/2026 <£100k Direct Award - Below Threshold piotr.bednarski@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27170 Agreement on Financing the IGD-TP Secretariat 2027 IGD-TP stands for Implementing Geological Disposal - Technology Platform. This is a long standing collaboration agrement between international parties involved in GDF. The lead partner for 2025/26 is SURAO 31/12/2026 31/12/2028 <£100k Direct Award - Below Threshold david.wood@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27253 Payment Cards Call-off from CCS Framework RM6248 Payment Solutions 2. 31/08/2029 TBC TBC TBC paul.ashby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27343 IDEF 2, ISWF 2 & GDF Requirement IDEF 2, ISWF 2 & GDF Requirement 16/05/2029 16/05/2033 £100m to <£250m Framework - Further Competition lewis.gribbin@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27400 Project Services (Project Controls, Estimating and Risk) The provision of Project Controls, Estimating & Risk Specialists to support NWS 01/04/2026 31/03/2028 £5m to <£10m Framework - Further Competition scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27401 P3M Services The provision of Provision for P3M Services to support NWS 01/04/2026 31/03/2028 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition scott.sowerby@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27419 Calder Water Cooling Pipework A service for the management of 300m of pipework sections from the Calder Cooling Water Circuit at Sellafield. 02/03/2026 01/06/2029 £1m to <£5m Framework - Further Competition stuart.brierley@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27531 Replacement ERP support contract Replacement ERP support contract 31/10/2025 30/10/2029 £100k to <£500k Framework - Further Competition martin.harrison@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27543 Replacement Microsoft 365 support contract Replacement Microsoft 365 support contract 30/11/2025 29/11/2029 £500k to <£1m Framework - Further Competition martin.harrison@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27596 Cumberland Care Experienced Cumberland Care Experienced 31/10/2025 31/07/2026 <£100k Direct Award - Below Threshold vanessa.wilde@nuclearwasteservices.uk
Nuclear Waste Services Limited C27630 Legal Services for Dispute Resolution and Litigation Legal Services for NWS for Dispute Resolution and Litigation 31/10/2025 30/11/2027 £100k to <£500k Framework - Direct Award steph.x.davies@nuclearwasteservices.uk