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17 Jul 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "DNWP0070/LOT1B/ SEMAS Optioneering Study" has been completed with Sellafield Ltd as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the category of decommissioning services, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code CA20 1PG. The procurement method used was selective, with the process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 19 May 2026, and the contract period spanning from 20 July 2026 to 30 November 2026, with AtkinsAltrad awarded the contract on 17 July 2026 for a value of £338,328.59.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the decommissioning services sector, especially those capable of delivering works under framework agreements. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with the necessary capacity and expertise stand to benefit from similar future contracts. Firms specialising in project management, engineering services, and environmental advisory can leverage participation in such tenders to expand their portfolios and client bases, fostering growth within the infrastructure and services associated with the nuclear industry sector.

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Notice Title

DNWP0070/LOT1B/ SEMAS Optioneering Study

Notice Description

DNWP0070/LOT1B/ SEMAS Optioneering Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9e47744-f09f-4138-8574-7f41f409e34f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588b6c3f-9c83-4019-ab12-34aa3fcc76b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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
£338,328 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,328 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSALTRAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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