Planning

Nuclear Diving Capability- DRAFT NEC TERM SERVIICE CONTRACT

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Planning

20 Sep 2024 at 09:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited involves an open procedure above the threshold for the provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability, with an indicative contract value of £18,000,000. The project is categorised under Diving Services (CPV code 98363000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at Sellafield. The current stage is the planning stage, with the future issuance of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated around October/November 2024. Potential bidders are urged to register on the ATAMIS portal to participate. Key dates include the feedback submission deadline on 4th October 2024 and the projected contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-hazard and risk-reduction activities, particularly those with expertise in nuclear sites. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering services such as safety case development, trialling and tooling, radiological surveys, and diving operations management. Companies that engage in technical advisory roles, project campaigns, or have substantial operational diving teams will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, promoting substantial business growth by securing a long-term high-value contract at a leading nuclear facility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nuclear Diving Capability- DRAFT NEC TERM SERVIICE CONTRACT

Notice Description

DRAFT - NEC TERM SERVICE CONTRACT With reference to the pending Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Nuclear Diving Capability at Sellafield, please find attached a DRAFT copy of the proposed contract terms. The document has been issued for your perusal and comments. Please note:- THIS DRAFT IS BEING SHARED FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES TO OBTAIN SPECIFIC FEEDBACK FROM THE MARKET. THE ENTIRETY OF THIS DRAFT CONTRACT (INCLUDING THE COMMERCIAL MODEL) IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE] Please submit any feedback up to and including 04th October 2024 1700hrs CAPABILITY DESCRIPTION The Provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability for Legacy Ponds at Sellafield. The proof of concept to use divers in supporting High Hazard and Risk Reduction HHRR has been demonstrated and proven at Sellafield, a Nuclear Diving Capability will include but may not be limited to: providing technical support in developing the safety case and diving scope, manufacturing specific tooling, undertaking trial dives in simulated ponds, and mobilising dive teams on-plant where diving activities will include managing sludge and trialling a range of clean-up activities please note there is no commitment as to actual volume of work. It is envisaged the Diving Capabilities will have the ability to deliver the following capabilities: 1. Safety Case development and permissions 2. Trialling and Tooling 3. Radiological Surveys (Underwater) 4. Mobilisation and Demobilisation activities to support diving operations 5 Diving Resource Capability and Capacity Activities will be aligned to 4 workstreams and will include but may not be limited to the following, :- Technical advisory, Project Campaign, Programme Core Team, Ops Divers The Open Tender will be issued via the ATAMIS which is a procurement and tendering platform. Please ensure you have registered on the ATAMIS portal if you wish to participate and view relevant information. Please visit the NDA Atamis website to register. Indicative date for ITT issue is October/November 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82c676a-ee33-4ab6-ab3a-2f86ea8a92d1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA28 7XY
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
Bransty
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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