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High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers

SELLAFIELD LTD

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05 Mar 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) through Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts for the provision of High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers (HISSC) for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste storage. This procurement involved the manufacture, testing, inspection, and delivery of HISSC by four suppliers, with varying supply profiles for different container types. The total contract value for this award is GBP 104,645,489, with a selective procurement method used. The tender period ended on 19th August 2021, and the contract period is from 8th January 2024 to 7th January 2036.

This tender award for High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the nuclear waste management industry. Organizations specialising in manufacturing stainless steel containers, storage solutions, nuclear fuels, and waste management services would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. The buyer, Sellafield Ltd, has indicated a commitment to engaging SMEs in its procurement processes, highlighting potential opportunities for smaller suppliers to participate and contribute to this critical project.

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Notice Title

High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers

Notice Description

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste. As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture. Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below: Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700 Lot 4: WVP Container = 600 All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors. As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2. Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74a94f0a-466f-49fd-b9cc-e6b8af499b77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e74c1bf-8ffa-4af3-9f58-e049d1a57fe1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

09343000 - Radioactive materials

14622000 - Steel

44613000 - Large containers

44613400 - Storage containers

44613800 - Containers for waste material

44616000 - Drums

44616200 - Waste drums

44618400 - Cans

44619000 - Other containers

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste

90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,645,489 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,645,489 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
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 LTD
Contact Name
Jason McCann
Contact Email
jason.mccann@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD
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
2
Supplier Names

CW FLETCHER

GRAHAM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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