Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

SELLAFIELD

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Planning

24 Jun 2022 at 08:19

Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 07:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Sellafield for the "Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning." This initiative falls within the construction and decommissioning industry, specifically focusing on the removal of a terrestrial section of Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines. The procurement currently stands at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30th September 2022. The project address is based in Thornbury, England, with key documentation available for interested suppliers to review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in pipeline construction, environmental services, and decommissioning. Firms well-versed in pipeline removal, construction work for water and sewage infrastructure, and capable of handling radiological monitoring will find themselves well-suited to participate in this tender. With robust engagement methods and a clear indication of requirements, interested suppliers are encouraged to connect with Magnox Limited to gain insights that may inform their bids in a subsequent procurement phase.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. The procurement is for the removal of the 9.3km terrestrial section of Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP) and their associated components (wash-out pits, air-valve pits, and break-pressure tanks) the segmentation of the pipeline into 5.0m sections, and the transport of the pipeline sections to the Winfrith site for temporary storage. Additional information: Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirements. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Neil Allsopp using the contact details listed in this notice. The procurement is for the removal of the 9.5km terrestrial section of Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP). The twin pipelines run approximately 1.0m below ground level through predominantly arable farmland. They are constructed from Schedule 40 API 5L carbon-steel and comprise two 6"- 8" diameter 'active' pipelines contained within two 12"- 18" diameter 'low-active' pipelines leading to a concrete shore valve-house structure at Arish Mell. The outer surface of the SDP has a bitumen-asbestos glass-fibre reinforced coating. In addition to the pipeline, the removal of a large concrete break-pressure tank, six concrete wash-out pits and six brick air-valve pits is also required. The procurement shall include the following: * Removal of the entire terrestrial section of the SDP including wash-out pits, air valve pits, the break-pressure tank, cathodic protection, and the shore valve-house. * Controlled segmentation of the SDP into 5.0m sections and 'end-capping' (or wrapping) of the cut ends prior to transportation. * Stockpiling of the SDP sections at the Mx Winfrith Site. * Radiological monitoring and disposal of all demolition rubble at suitably licensed facilities. * Reinstatement of the pipeline corridor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac4300d2-c57a-4b39-a97c-3847de44ece2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32aa7d41-3d5e-4311-b3f3-210c6113873f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42997200 - Machines for cleaning the internal surface of pipelines

45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

71355200 - Ordnance surveying

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNBURY
Postcode
BS35 1RQ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Severn Vale
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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