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DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations

SELLAFIELD LTD

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15 Jul 2026 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations" has been completed. The buying organisation, Sellafield Ltd, located in Whitehaven, United Kingdom, is in charge of this project within the North West region. This tender falls under the industry category of decommissioning services, with a contract value of £1,668,858.75. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the tender process culminated in the award stage as of 15th July 2026. The contract period is slated to run from 15th July 2026 to 9th July 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in works related to decommissioning services. Although the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the necessary resources and experience in decommissioning are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The project requires specific expertise in handling early fuel retrievals, positioning companies with a strong background in similar operations favourably for participation in future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations

Notice Description

DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83cfc90e-32b8-4096-89a1-db5edac0341c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1198dcb-7724-49c6-9ef0-ee5208f61b4b
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
£1,668,858 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,668,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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