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DNWP0011.171/LOT 2/Operations Support 25/26

CA20 1PG

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14 Jan 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DNWP0011.171/LOT 2/Operations Support 25/26," initiated by CA20 1PG, involves providing integrated engineering services primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom (postal code CA20 1PG). The tender comprises various roles including task support engineers, operations support, operations engineering, PDFO support, and administrative support. This award is part of a £1,751,542.47 contract under selective procurement, primarily executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, which had a tender period ending on 15th December 2025, has reached the award stage as of the 14th of January 2026. The Decommissioning Alliance II is the awarded supplier, with the contract scheduled from 23rd December 2025 to 26th September 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in decommissioning, technical support, and administrative services for business operations. Businesses with robust project management skills and experience in handling complex engineering tasks would find this contract beneficial. Moreover, firms that can deliver value stream mapping and high hazard risk reduction services are well-suited for this opportunity, allowing them to enhance their portfolios and establish partnerships within the decommissioning and legacy pond operations sectors. The contract offers the potential for businesses to not only participate in ongoing operations but also to influence the future direction of engineering support services in legacy infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0011.171/LOT 2/Operations Support 25/26

Notice Description

1. Task Support Engineers Comprising 4nr FTE's * Engineers/ Technicians to prepare and deliver packages of work supporting Operations/Outages and Projects via the SL Planning and OMSIE team. 2. Operations Support Comprising 4nr FTE's * 1nr FTE: experienced operational planning expert to support the planning of tasks in order to achieve the campaign plans. Assist operations in coordinating tasks to ensure the campaigns can be complete and that all processes and procedures and in place. Plan daily tasks and liaise with IWM to ensure operation tasks and enabling tasks are on the work schedule in time for work to be complete. * 3nr FTE's: experienced and qualified Business Improvements leads to provide direct support to the Operations Improvements team and to the front line plant teams on Legacy Ponds. This will include: o Value stream mapping and application of other tools and techniques to support high hazard risk reduction increase throughout and reduce mean time to repair. o Development and enhancement of the existing loss logging processes. o Campaign Manager for legacy ponds within the Future Operations team. Tasked with outlining and planning 2025 campaigns for Legacy Ponds though stakeholder engagement to prepare readiness for future campaigns. Approve campaign plans including prerequisite task management, deliver approved campaign plans to operations in order for them to be able to achieve KPI's. o Assist in the development of the Future Operations team including BCM and support function alignment and work prioritisation. 3. Operations Engineer Comprising 1nr FTE To deliver and PMP manage all Operations Projects and Equipment ensuring every element from Design to Certification, acceptance criteria and Delivery within the required timescale. Create links with suppliers to obtain equipment required for plant at short notice using the below provisional Sum. The position also covers a SQEP to provide construction cover when needed. A Provisional Sum of PS30,000.00 is to be included to allow for the Development of Operational Tooling/Equipment for Legacy Ponds. Managed by the Operations Engineer and will be drawn down on a reimbursable basis against specific instruction / instructions to procure or manufacture items. 4. PDFO support Comprising 0.5nr FTE This is to support operations for fault rectification and bespoke/new equipment design to be approved by the SL Operations task owner. 5. Administration Support The administration support is distributed throughout Legacy Ponds as below: * 1nr FTE to support within the Maintenance Team * 1nr FTE to Support the training department for Operations. * 1nr FTE to support the SL Lead team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b036804-c9a4-4e36-9f46-6d53560d5c97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c8e9dc-3f35-42ab-aa7c-cb73b735a2c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71356300 - Technical support services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,751,542 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,751,542 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 26 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
CA20 1PG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DECOMMISSIONING ALLIANCE II

Further Information

Notice Documents

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