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DNWP0054/LOT1B/ WAGR Grand Challenge

SELLAFIELD LTD

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DNWP0054/LOT1B/ WAGR Grand Challenge" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23rd March 2026. The buying organisation, Sellafield Ltd, located in Whitehaven, United Kingdom, has commissioned services within the decommissioning sector. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement with a total contract value of £482,770.01. The contract period runs from 23rd March to 30th June 2026, focused in the North West region of the UK. This award, announced on 8th April 2026, marks the conclusion of a complete tender process.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning services. Although the procurement was not aimed specifically at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies with a strong background in providing specialised services in nuclear decommissioning will find this contract highly relevant. AtkinsAltrad, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of established business suited to this contract, highlighting opportunities for similar firms to collaborate or subcontract in alignment with framework agreements. Businesses looking to engage in future decommissioning contracts may consider aligning with framework agreements to enhance their chances of selection in similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNWP0054/LOT1B/ WAGR Grand Challenge

Notice Description

DNWP0054/LOT1B/ WAGR Grand Challenge

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff0b540d-d844-4912-9833-ac2be24e5c1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ada01f1-0257-4218-b26a-2f8762913262
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£482,770 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£482,770 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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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