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Provision of Technical Services

SELLAFIELD LTD

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24 Jan 2018 at 03:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the collaboration with Sellafield Ltd, focusing on the "Provision of Technical Services" related to the nuclear industry. This tender was classified under the CPV code for nuclear fuels, and its primary delivery location is in Seascale, England (postal code CA20 1PG). The award stage was completed on 22nd December 2017, with the contract period commencing immediately and extending until 31st March 2034. The value of this contract is substantial, set at £650 million, with a minimum value of £450 million. The procurement was initiated as a tender process under the applicable regulations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear services, engineering, and technologies. Companies capable of providing technical solutions, conducting invasive inspections in highly radioactive settings, and managing radioactive materials—such as uranium and plutonium—would be well-suited to compete. The focus on integrated technical solutions to complex nuclear challenges positions this tender as a vital source of business growth within the nuclear sector for firms with relevant expertise and resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Technical Services

Notice Description

To collaborate with Sellafield Ltd, in accordance with Regulation 12(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, on delivering a broad range of nuclear Technical Services to the Sellafield Site which includes nuclear research and technology development, technology demonstrations, and plant support to maintain reprocessing operations, the vitrification of highly radioactive liquor, radioactive waste processing and management, effluent treatment, the storage of irradiated nuclear fuel and decommissioning activities. The collaboration will deliver integrated technical solutions to address highly technical and complex nuclear challenges, that need an in-depth knowledge of the Sellafield site and its nuclear plants and nuclear processes. The collaboration will require the ability to handle and use radioactive materials (including uranium and plutonium) in Nuclear Licensed radioactive research and development facilities. The ability to carry out intrusive plant inspections in highly radioactive and inaccessible areas of plant is also needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-011a690d-1408-47f0-82fb-d8f6de32334b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708791-b33a-4d31-a803-6f653bf48f59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

09341000 - Uranium

09342000 - Plutonium

09343000 - Radioactive materials

09344000 - Radio-isotopes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

71730000 - Industrial inspection services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY

Further Information

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