Framework for a Radioactive Waste Quality Checking Service

The Environment Agency is looking to issue a tender for the provision of Waste Quality Checking Services for Radioactive Wastes. The contract will provide the Environment Agency and other bodies, with the capability to undertake, independent verification and assurance activities of lower activity radioactive wastes prior to their treatment or disposal. This checking will take place at sites throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Such radioactive wastes predominantly comprise Low Level Radioactive Waste but may also include short-lived Intermediate Level Wastes that form part of radioactive waste consignments appropriate for management in near-surface environments. The contract will also be…