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DNWP0016/LOT1B/ Windscale Decommissioning and Enabling Works

SELLAFIELD

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DNWP0016/LOT1B/ Windscale Decommissioning and Enabling Works" was managed by Sellafield, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of decommissioning services, with a CPV code of 98391000. The contract is geographically tied to the North West, specifically postal code CA20 1RG in the United Kingdom. The procedure reached the award stage on 23rd July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £4.4 million, will commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for firms specialising in decommissioning services, though it is less suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to the complexity and scale involved. Companies with significant experience in infrastructure and enabling works stand to benefit substantially from participating in such projects. The awarded contractor, AtkinsAltrad, is expected to engage in dismantling and remediation activities, presenting further subcontracting possibilities for businesses able to support large-scale decommissioning tasks in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0016/LOT1B/ Windscale Decommissioning and Enabling Works

Notice Description

Windscale Decommissioning and Enabling Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0677b468-eb6e-4473-9762-08712dcf40c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b412089a-03a4-485f-a2da-cb4eb7f98785
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,438,969 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,438,969 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSALTRAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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