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DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator

SELLAFIELD

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator" contract, led by the buying organisation Sellafield, has advanced to the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the status marked as complete. The project falls under the "Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration" category and involves services related to the development of such studies. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, it is valued at £1,444,352.88. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is slated to run from 10th March 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in technological demonstrations and pre-feasibility studies, particularly those with expertise akin to the awarded supplier, AtkinsAltrad. Although the opportunity does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established credentials in the services industry can leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the UK. The alignment with a company of Sellafield's stature may provide an advantageous platform for business growth and reputation enhancement in government-sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator

Notice Description

DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db2c4c98-5a0d-4617-be5f-ed56a44ea60b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274d5ec2-a89b-4e64-9162-27bee43acbd7
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,444,352 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,444,352 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 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
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

ATKINSALTRAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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