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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Sellafield Limited, involved the project titled "DNWP0003/LOT4/Waste OU - SSRF Improvements" in the industry category of decommissioning services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender was at the 'Award' stage as of 5th August 2026, with the procurement being handled through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 10th August 2026 to 15th December 2026, with a total value of £734,360.44.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning and related works. Although the procurement was not aimed at small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger organisations with the requisite capabilities would have found this opportunity appealing. The business awarded was AtkinsAltrad, highlighting the possibilities for companies equipped to handle complex decommissioning projects. Such contracts also serve as a potential avenue for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the decommissioning services sector.

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Notice Title

DNWP0003/LOT4/Waste OU - SSRF Improvements

Notice Description

DNWP0003/LOT4/Waste OU - SSRF Improvements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52d39c63-47ba-4336-be31-f858d0779a88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a54e08-7993-4e36-b406-6065c2e71e7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£734,360 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£734,360 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSALTRAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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