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Independent Certification Assessment Services

SELLAFIELD LTD

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26 Mar 2025 at 14:13

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26 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services. The contract was awarded to LRQA Verification Limited and involves several participating entities including Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, Nuclear Waste Services Limited, International Nuclear Services, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, and the National Nuclear Laboratory. This collaborative effort falls under the industry category of system quality assurance planning services and certification services. The contract, valued at £2,190,000 GBP, will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and certification services, particularly those accredited by UKAS or equivalent international bodies. SMEs will find this contract particularly accessible, promoting business growth through collaboration with key players in the nuclear sector. By securing contracts like these, businesses can expand their portfolios, gain industry recognition, and contribute to vital national projects involving nuclear decommissioning and management. Firms equipped to deliver high standards of certification and quality assurance within the stipulated contract period will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this tender.

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Notice Title

Independent Certification Assessment Services

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF). This is a collaborative procurement including the following Participating Entities (PE's): 1. Sellafield Ltd 2. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ("NRS") 3. Nuclear Waste Services Limited ("NWS") 4. International Nuclear Services ("INS"); and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited ("PNTL") - 5. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority ("NDA"); and its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited; and 6. National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeca25c0-e967-475f-b514-6f3b6d047e22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee81e4c1-7eb7-43c5-a06c-3f3b13bf307a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Rachael.A Ellis
Contact Email
rachael.a.ellis@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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LRQA VERIFICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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