Award

PDRA Thermal Treatment

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 11:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd has successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "PDRA Thermal Treatment" under the industry category of "Research services." This process, falling under the "Award" stage, involved a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement was conducted to source research services related to thermal treatment, with a contract awarded on 2nd January 2025 and commencing on 3rd January 2025, extending through to 31st December 2026. The total value of the contract is £355,968, and it is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses in postal code CA20 1PG.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can compete in selective and competitive procedures. The awarded contract, given to Sheffield Hallam University, indicates a substantial investment in specialised research projects. Despite the process not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale and well-established research institutions and companies are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their research capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDRA Thermal Treatment

Notice Description

PDRA for Thermal Treatment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1676508-3b11-4e57-ae51-7bf01af39123
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc6a690-28e9-4cb3-8d7c-42577a5db19a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,968 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,968 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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