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DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn

SELLAFIELD LTD

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31 Mar 2025 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, located in Whitehaven, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the project titled "DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn," which falls under the decommissioning services industry category. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 10th November 2026. The tender carried a total value of £4,028,339.53 and ended on 24th March 2025. The award was granted to ADAPT, a supplier based at Westlakes Science Park in Moor Row, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning services, particularly for those capable of handling early fuel retrieval projects. While suitability requirements for SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised, the substantial contract value and extended timeline make it ideal for experienced contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the nuclear decommissioning sector. Companies with expert knowledge in decommissioning and the capacity to manage large-scale projects will find abundant growth prospects through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn

Notice Description

DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e1b8b5a-3824-4ab1-a23e-a1cb09bbefef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31be513c-35ea-49b3-bb45-81fb113d6b84
Current Stage
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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
£4,028,339 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,028,339 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 1-2 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
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

ADAPT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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