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DNWP0015/LOT2/Project Clipper

Sellafield Ltd

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13 Jul 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a prominent public sector organisation based in the United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "DNWP0015/LOT2/Project Clipper". This contract focuses on engineering services, specifically the design and installation for underwater fuel disassembly and breakdown at the First Generation Oxide Fuel Storage Pond on the Sellafield site. The procurement method utilised was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, classified under the CPV code 71300000 for engineering services, had its award phase completed on 10th June 2026, following the tender period which ended on 29th May 2026. The procurement's full contract period spans from 11th June 2026 to 1st December 2026, indicating a structured timeline for service delivery in the North West region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in plant engineering design services, particularly those with expertise in complex engineering solutions related to nuclear sites. Although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs was not indicated, larger enterprises focused on engineering services may find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and expertise within the nuclear sector. The contract valued at £5,728,145.93 awarded to The Decommissioning Alliance highlights the scale and importance of the project, providing a strategic business advantage to firms capable of delivering specialised infrastructure solutions. Engaging with such contracts not only facilitates business growth but also strengthens a company's market position in the engineering services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0015/LOT2/Project Clipper

Notice Description

Deliver the capability (design and install) for underwater fuel disassembly and breakdown in the First Generation Oxide Fuel Storage Pond (FGOFSP) on the Sellafield site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-958dab6a-d4f8-4bfe-967d-32adbb724a33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec271569-6af9-44aa-b766-a98d8a4f8354
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,728,145 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,728,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7XY
Postcode Area
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
Bransty
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Decommissioning Alliance

Further Information

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