Tender

Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE)

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd is inviting bids for the "Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE)" framework, targeting the nuclear facilities within the Spent Fuel Management (SFM) and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) areas. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with a tender period ending on 24 April 2025. The framework will cover design, procurement, installation, modifications, asset care, and support activities, along with integrated project controls and project management, over a span of up to 15 years. The estimated project value ranges between £1.9bn and £3.6bn. The delivery location is within the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code CA20 1PG. The project will be divided into two lots under a restricted procedure procurement method.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of plant and equipment. Companies experienced in engineering, construction, and asset care within industrial and nuclear settings will find this framework particularly relevant. The large project scope and extended duration offer substantial potential for long-term contracts, ensuring sustained revenue. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or consortiums capable of handling high-value, complex projects will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE)

Notice Description

The Project and Asset Care Execution (PACE) Framework opportunity will deliver Core Team, Jobs, Tasks, Projects and Gated Projects in nuclear facilities within the Spent Fuel Management (SFM) and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) areas, but with the potential to deliver across any onsite nuclear facility where needed. The work involves maintaining existing asset condition and providing new asset capabilities when needed, which requires a level of Sellafield Ltd Integrated Partner engagement, subject matter expertise and assurance. Typically, the work will be in line with the following: * Design, procurement, installation, modifications and commissioning of plant and equipment, and their dismantlement and removal; * Asset care and support activities; and * Integrated project controls and project management. Sellafield are procuring two (2) Lot PACE Partners to provide the full suite of PACE capabilities and it will be carried out as a single procurement consisting of 2 Lots: * Lot 1 - PACE Partner (SFM) * Lot 2 - PACE Partner (SNM) The frameworks will be for a period of nine (9) years, with the option to extend for a further six (6) to a maximum of 15 years. The estimated value is within a range of PS1.9bn to PS3.6bn (inflated) across the 15 year duration, with PS2.4bn being the mid-point based on the anticipated scope and volume. Sellafield gives no guarantee as to the actual spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895ff416-b11b-43ab-b051-63da187f60e1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43320000 - Construction equipment

44421722 - Safety cases

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71500000 - Construction-related services

71541000 - Construction project management services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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