Award

DNWP0014/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals -Site Pre Works

SELLAFIELD LTD

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd recently completed a procurement process for decommissioning services, specifically the DNWP0014/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Site Pre Works situated in North West, United Kingdom. The award phase concluded with a contract value of £550,387, spanning from 16 February 2026 to 4 September 2026. The tender, initiated by a selective procurement method, was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. Though the tender process has concluded, it highlights substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for firms operating in the decommissioning sector to expand their business by engaging in large-scale, specialised projects. The awarded contract reflects the demand for expert services in decommissioning and site preparation, offering growth prospects for entities aligned with this sector. Both SMEs and VCSEs were not considered suitable for this procurement, suggesting that larger enterprises with proven expertise are best positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0014/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals -Site Pre Works

Notice Description

DNWP0014/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals -Site Pre Works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7974baf6-0d16-48cd-93ab-4ff479ef86c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bc06971-cce8-456e-8a6d-815c205b2b6b
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
£550,387 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,387 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Stephen Hesketh
Contact Email
stephen.p.hesketh@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
01946 598 300

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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