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DNWP0069/LOT1B/Calder Hall Decommissioning Delivery

SELLAFIELD LTD

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "DNWP0069/LOT1B/Calder Hall Decommissioning Delivery" was facilitated by Sellafield Ltd based in Whitehaven, United Kingdom. This project, falling under the industry category of decommissioning services (CPV: 98391000), focuses on the decommissioning at Calder Hall. The location for service delivery is specified to be in the North West of the UK, with the postal code CA20 1PG. The procurement was performed via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to AtkinsAltrad with an award status active as of 31st March 2026. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the value of the contract approximately GBP 394,134.89.

This tender presents significant business opportunities particularly for firms specialising in decommissioning services within the nuclear sector. The procurement process was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger companies with prior experience and capacity to manage large-scale decommissioning projects would find this a suitable pursuit. Businesses in the North West region could benefit from logistical advantages and potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with the awarded contractor, AtkinsAltrad, for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0069/LOT1B/Calder Hall Decommissioning Delivery

Notice Description

Calder Hall Decommissioning Delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cfc182f-c8d8-45c7-b332-5d05fcab1840
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ce0bb9-d78e-428e-a826-7048410acd74
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,134 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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