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Nuclear Diving Services Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

SELLAFIELD

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26 Aug 2022 at 06:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield is seeking nuclear diving services for the clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure at the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) in Whitehaven, England. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement event planned for 1st October 2022 to assess supplier capabilities and inform the acquisition strategy.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in diving services and decommissioning to engage with Sellafield. Interested suppliers can participate in the pre-market engagement to showcase their capabilities. The procurement will involve potential future nuclear diving activities, site-wide nuclear services, pond clearance activities, and other related services. Sellafield aims to ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that aligns with market capabilities and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nuclear Diving Services Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Sellafield Legacy Pond Facilities. Sellafield wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. The planned date for the event is 01 October 2022 (note the date and time will be confirmed in due course) This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. Additional information: Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage, cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure . The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and WILL NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice. The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:- Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities Site Wide Nuclear Services Pond Clearance Activities Sludge Removal Debris Collection Encast Steelwork Removal Inspections Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment Application of Coatings/Sealants Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope. Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed. The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1237bdb6-13c6-43e2-bece-ae17b83f20aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98363000 - Diving services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7YX
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
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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