Liaison and Support Services

Concepts

• air transport
• didcot
• skb
• skb international ab
• support services
• international services
• liaison
• liaison and support services
• mission of providing international services
• preparation of agendas

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract.

Total Quantity or Scope

Minor tasks by SKB experts for the UK programme (in the range of < 2-3 days/task). Identification of information and source material available to RWM through existing licence agreements. Arrangements and attendance of visits of RWM key staff to SKB facilities (foreseen to be approximately 5-6 visits/year). Preparation of agendas, travel details and arrangements with SKB experts. Meetings with RWM staff to discuss and update on SKB programmes, experiences and lessons learned. Involvement of SKB staff in RWM meetings and work preparation. Access to SKB data and information through existing licence agreements. Identification and liaison with SKB experts and staff for involvement with RWM. Keeping up to date with RWM developments to keep SKB informed of the context for cooperation. Attendance to quarterly follow-up and annual planning meetings with the RWM liaison officer, in Sweden or the UK as necessary.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 63730000 - Support services for air transport

Legal Justification

SKB International AB, the wholly owned subsidiary of SKB, is entrusted with the mission of providing international services based on SKB's programme. SKB's programme involves the development of geological disposal in Sweden. SKB's programme is more advanced in comparison to RWM's and therefore they hold unique information and lessons learned which RWM would not be able to obtain from another source. Other waste management organisations are slightly further ahead in their programmes however SKB's is the most similar as theirs is based on community consent, much like the UKs. SKB therefore hold vital and valuable community engagement expertise, information, data and sharing of knowledge. Other waste management organisations have chosen consent based approaches however they are not as far advanced as SKB and therefore hold less valuable information, or they are further afield - such as NWMO - and therefore SKB is more appropriate for value for money for visits - one of the key areas within this contract. The international story for geological disposal is an essential one for building public and local community trust. A more collaborative relationship with more co-operation on events and communications will benefit potential communities and RWM. International visits, as mentioned above, are also of huge importance for RWM staff to witness existing facilities first-hand and improve their knowledge. RWM's engagement with UK media and key external stakeholders is similarly essential and the offer of a tour of underground facilities which already exist is a huge pull to attract interest and positive engagement, plus it further helps the international consensus narrative. Similarly, technical contracts exist between RWM and SKB, further highlighting and demonstrating the unique expertise and knowledge SKB can bring to Radioactive Waste Management.

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