DESNZ invites bids from potential suppliers that could help fulfil an engagement intended to help ensure government has good quality data which, in turn, can help deliver on strategic commitments
Government is looking to work with an expert data company to help improve the quality and management of information on radioactive discharges.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has published a commercial notice alerting the market that it “is seeking a supplier to gather, analyse, verify, and report annual UK non‑nuclear radioactive discharge data”.
The procurement document explains that the engagement will help the UK meet its obligations under the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic – otherwise known as the OSPAR Convention. Agreed in 1992, this is the piece of international legislation agreed by 15 individual counties and the EU and regulating environmental issues affecting the ocean.
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To help comply with the requirements of this law, DESNZ wishes to appoint a supplier that can help ensure government has reliable information collected in a consistent manner.
The notice advises prospective bidders: “This work supports the UK’s international obligations by producing high‑quality, validated datasets and formal reporting templates that contribute to monitoring progress against the OSPAR Radioactive Substances Strategy and the North‑East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030.”
The document adds: “The contract… will provide DESNZ with robust data management, quality assurance, and expert analysis to ensure accurate, timely submissions to OSPAR.”
Suppliers have until Friday to submit enquiries related to the procurement, while bids must be filed with the department by 22 June.
A contract is then expected to come into effect next month and run for a term of three years, until July 2029. Inclusive of VAT, the deal is set to be worth £30,600 to the chosen provider.
