Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d07-822d-711b-9250-3ba2c026773b/characterisation-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Characterisation Services Framework [Nuclear Restoration Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nuclear-restoration-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 6 May 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The contracting authority seeks to conduct a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for delivery of a range of characterisation services. It is anticipated that the Framework services include but are not limited to; laboratory analysis, fingerprint services and additional characterisation services, across up to 4 lots. Anticipated Framework is to support Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) requirements. Access to some NDA OpCos is also possible via multi provider lots, (whilst it is envisaged that usage outside of NRS will be limited) Maximum value range of up to £13- £20 million. Those wishing to access the associated procurement documents and/or participate within the process should register their organisation details at [one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome](https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome) and search under the procurement title or reference C20416 within the 'find opportunities' page. Please note that participation conditions apply to this procurement and there is a subsequent deadline for qualification submissions, as set out in this notice. Further details can be found within the associated procurement documents. ## CPV classification Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/75c50f17-c71e-4d76-a135-ae4c00ed1eba) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNuclear Restoration Services Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nuclear-restoration-services-limited)[SectorMore Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [Legionella Consultancy Services South Norfolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-10ba-7014-b1c1-016db3ffb9a8/legionella-consultancy-services)[CVG Close & Cleaning Contract 2027 - 2029 Clyde Valley Housing Association Limited 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-33da-7157-81c2-c436f876675c/cvg-close-cleaning-contract-2027-2029)[Scrap Metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and Abandoned Vehicles Collection, Transportation and Recycling Leeds City Council 33 days left 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5842-73c7-b50c-d3b4f7df419a/scrap-metal-lab-lead-acid-batteries-and-abandoned-vehicles-collection-transp)[Provision of Window Cleaning Services Nottingham Trent University 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5864-70da-bf83-bc4caf9b193f/provision-of-window-cleaning-services)[Provision of West Ardnamurchan Refuse & Recycling Collections Highland Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7b01-724d-9e1e-a712a0c8d8d3/provision-of-west-ardnamurchan-refuse-recycling-collections)[Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82dd-7270-80b1-225a2de20cdb/bishop-auckland-college-cleaning-tender)