Award

DNWP013.165/LOT2/PFSP Pond Preparation

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by Sellafield Ltd, involves decommissioning services under the project title "DNWP013.165/LOT2/PFSP Pond Preparation". The project covers various tasks such as bays reconfiguration and management of hydraulic isolation studies, with a contract value of £1,070,597.73. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method under a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has progressed to the "Award" stage, with the contract period running from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2027. The local activities are planned to occur around Sellafield and possibly extend to locations within the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning and related services. Companies with capabilities in engineering, construction, and project management are well-suited to bolster their portfolios by participating in similar tenders. The engagement of SQEP Core Team Members suggests the need for skilled personnel to support detailed project aspects, offering a robust platform for SMEs or newer entrants to demonstrate proficiency and competitiveness within the procurement framework established by Sellafield Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP013.165/LOT2/PFSP Pond Preparation

Notice Description

The provision of SQEP Core Team Members to manage works to the following areas of work: * Bays Reconfiguration Project * Micro digger 04 * Acoustic Backscatter Unit * Hydraulic Isolation & Water Level Management Study * Residual Fuel Exports * South Tent Lighting * Sealed Containers * Future Diving Enabling * Sludge Capability * Interim State Learning o Hydraulic Isolation & Water Level Management Study - Bays 11 & 12 o Fixatives and Shielding * Programme, Project, Commercial, Engineering and Construction Support to future projects. The Core Team will be involved in developing the scope for individual work packs, provide cost/schedule estimates to support sanctioning process and support general contract administration from to 30th September 2026. As the works progress, the scope will evolve/mature into an agreed work scope from which the Contractor may be requested to deliver via compensation events. Part 0 - Contract Specific Requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b19cad96-ef5b-4d65-abf0-6abab2f36aa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34759760-3129-498e-b51b-034708245953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,070,597 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Bransty
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DECOMMISSIONING ALLIANCE II

Further Information

Notice Documents

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