Tender

Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd is initiating a tender for the project titled "Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System" in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of computer control systems and is currently in the Tender stage. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing Distributed Control System (DCS) at the Waste Packaging and Encapsulation Plant with a modern control system. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th April 2025 and the estimated contract period running from 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the contract value is estimated at £7,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modern control systems, particularly those with expertise in computer control and communication systems. Companies that can provide advanced DCS hardware, software, and system configuration will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The project also entails integrating additional functionalities and ensuring minimal operational disruption during the system changeover. SMEs with robust technical capabilities and experience in similar control system projects stand to benefit from this opportunity by contributing to a high-profile initiative at Sellafield Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System

Notice Description

The Waste Packaging and Encapsulation Plant (WPEP) is a two-line process plant designed for encapsulating Flocculant (FLOC) arisings from the Enhanced Actinide Removal Plant (EARP) process, waste from the Segregated Effluent Treatment Plant (SETP) and the Effluent Plant Maintenance Facility (EPMF). The waste is encapsulated in stainless steel drums within a cement mix. Filled drums are lidded, and then monitored before being stored, initially in the WPEP Store, before being exported for longer term storage in the Encapsulated Product Stores. The aim of the project is to replace the existing WPEP Distributed Control System (DCS) with a replacement control system based on modern technologies, whilst applying relevant Sellafield standards, guides and procedures. The project aims to: * Replace the existing DCS hardware, system software and configuration with a modern control system ensuring that the plant continues to function in the same manner * Incorporate the currently independent Drum Decontamination and Powders PLC functionality to the replacement WPEP control system The operability of the replacement control system is to align, as closely as possible, to the existing control system to reduce the impact on operator training and the changeover between the two systems. * The replacement control system will be installed such that the existing control system remains in situ, providing a fall-back in the event of delays or commissioning issues. However, given space constraints, it may not be possible to do this in all instances and some existing equipment may be removed prior to installing elements of the replacement control system. Please note the duration of the contract is an estimate which will be finalised upon Contract Award. Parties who are interested in potentially submitting a tender for this opportunity are requested to register on the shared service Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) OneNDA eCommercial Systems powered by Atamis, which can be accessed via the URL https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome . Parties who register on this system should then register against Atamis Project C13138 in order to access the Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System opportunity in order to: - view the procurement and tender documents, - ask questions or request further information using the inbuilt messaging facility; and - submit your tender response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24031885-a1fc-4da3-97be-65277bf06b4f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32573000 - Communications control system

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

42961000 - Command and control system

48151000 - Computer control system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2028 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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