Tender

CANCELLED - Procurement: Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2023 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a prominent organisation based in Hinton House, Birchwood, is handling a public procurement contracting process titled "Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples." This tender, classified under the industry categories of Analysis Services and Laboratory Services (CPV codes 71620000 and 71900000 respectively), is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, primarily CA20 1PG. Currently, the procurement is at the Tender stage with the Tender Period ending on 12th December 2023. The contract is set to commence on 31st July 2025 and will run until 30th July 2035. This open procedure (above threshold) aims to engage providers through an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical and laboratory services, particularly those capable of handling low active and very low active samples. With substantial funding availability, valued between £86,500,000 and £103,000,000, this contract represents a lucrative opportunity for companies with robust capabilities in sample pickup, transport, testing, and reporting. Although this procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large and well-established analytical service providers are well-suited to compete, fostering potential business growth and long-term engagements within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CANCELLED - Procurement: Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples

Notice Description

Please be aware that Sellafield Ltd has taken the decision to cancel the above-mentioned Procurement, in line with section 12.15 of the Invitation to Tender instructions document issued with the tender pack "Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement", (see below). 12.15 Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to: 12.15.1 cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement at any stage. 12.15.2 not award any Contract; and /or 12.15.3 amend the terms and conditions of the Procurement at any stage. The future strategy for the Procurement of Analytical Services is currently under internal review, Sellafield Ltd will provide updates via the Find a Tender Service in due course. Please continue to monitor for any further communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7da46fa3-6e9f-45ab-948d-28d35d936efb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c31a9afe-b6db-4f0e-a58c-d45a5b885219
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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