Planning

Condition Monitoring

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 14:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Condition Monitoring," aimed at acquiring condition monitoring services through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The project falls under the Engineering services category, specifically within the Testing and Substantiation sub-category. Location details indicate that services are to be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom, with a postal code of CA25 5QB. The estimated value of the contract is up to £4,999,999, with an engagement end date set for 9th March 2026. The primary procurement category is services, and this tendering opportunity has a maximum value threshold. Interested suppliers must note that early engagement notices have been published, with further specifics outlined under the project description.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy sectors to expand their operations. With a procurement method involving the DPS, companies specialising in detection apparatus, wireless telecommunications systems, analysers, and associated services could find competitive prospects. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly eligible to compete, enhancing their growth through involvement in highly specialised services required by a reputable organisation such as Sellafield Ltd. The potential for business growth is underscored by the substantial contract value and the opportunity to engage in strategic projects within the monitoring and control service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Condition Monitoring

Notice Description

This is to alert the market and all interested Suppliers to a Contract Opportunity which will be conducted through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Sellafield Ltd is intending to procure the Service of Condition Monitoring through the Engineering and Technology Solutions Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) (C12362) (Engineering Services Category, Testing and Substantiation Sub Category). One successful Tenderer will be required to provide the service (subject to PS4,999,999.00 maximum value threshold). Further details in relation to DPS and how to register have been provided in section 11.2.4.1 Description of the Procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a79c0016-fdf3-434c-94c8-241d47e1f955
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66659f74-4892-402d-aa10-21b1c4a36f94
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

38431000 - Detection apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38434000 - Analysers

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Helen Cheetham
Contact Email
helen.l.cheetham@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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