Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Marine Pipeline Decommissioning Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

SELLAFIELD

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Planning

24 Jun 2022 at 08:18

Planning

23 Mar 2022 at 06:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Marine Pipeline Decommissioning" is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by Sellafield, located in Thornbury, England. This engagement aims to explore market capabilities for the removal of the marine element of the Winfrith sea-discharge pipelines, which spans 3.7 kilometres. Key dates include the engagement end date on 30th September 2022. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for marine construction works, with additional classifications covering repair services, marine surveys, and decommissioning services.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in marine construction, environmental services, and ordnance surveying, particularly those with capabilities in pipeline decommissioning and unexploded ordnance surveys. The engagement allows suppliers to provide insights that could shape the tender documentation, ultimately facilitating effective compliance with the project's requirements. Companies looking to participate should register their interest and are encouraged to seek collaboration with others in the industry to strengthen their submissions.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Marine Pipeline Decommissioning Reference number: Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the marine element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. The procurement is for the removal of the 3.7km marine and foreshore section Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP) and their associated components, the segmentation of the pipeline into 5.0m sections, the onshore storage of the pipeline sections, and the removal of concrete foreshore protection. The procurement shall also include the undertaking of an unexploded ordnance survey and ordnance removal where required. Whilst the pipelines are not engineered into the seabed, 'grout-mattresses' and 'grout-pillows' are present at several locations to provide additional protection to the pipelines. Concrete dead-weights are located on the seabed to constrain the diffuser sections of the SDP and to anchor the sea buoy. Additional information: Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the marine element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. 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 requirements. 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 Neil Allsopp using the contact details listed in this notice. The procurement is for the removal of the 3.7km marine and foreshore section Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP) and their associated components, the segmentation of the pipeline into 5.0m sections, the onshore storage of the pipeline sections, and the removal of concrete foreshore protection. The twin pipelines are constructed from 15cm diameter Schedule 40 API 5L carbon-steel and comprise two 'low-active' pipelines (leading to diffusers approximately 120 m from the shore) and two 'active' pipelines (leading to diffusers approximately 3700m from the shore, some 30m below sea level). The outer surfaces of the SDP have bitumen-asbestos glass-fibre reinforced coatings and are encased in wire reinforced concrete (weight jackets). The procurement shall also include: * The undertaking of an unexploded ordnance survey and ordnance removal where required. * Removal of the entire marine section of the SDP including diffusers, dead-weights, cathodic protection and the sea buoy. * Controlled segmentation and 'end-capping' of the SDP into 5.0m sections. * Onshore stockpiling of the SDP sections and other components. * Removal of the concrete foreshore protection structure and foreshore reinstatement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd087bb9-663c-4ae0-88a8-f4698c50e6b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f1ca20-0e6b-4cff-b003-4ae041467a3c
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45244000 - Marine construction works

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355200 - Ordnance surveying

98360000 - Marine 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
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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

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
THORNBURY
Postcode
BS35 1RQ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Severn Vale
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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