Planning

Manipulator refurbishment for area, WEP and MEP Reference number: 35/09712.30

SELLAFIELD

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Planning

10 Mar 2021 at 07:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Manipulator refurbishment for area, WEP and MEP" project is currently in the planning stage, led by Sellafield, a key organisation in the nuclear safety sector. This project, designated under reference number 35/09712.30, involves refurbishing three PaR Manipulators to enhance their operational capabilities for future missions. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 23 March 2021. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 35113210, relating to nuclear safety equipment, and is located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in refurbishment of nuclear safety equipment and those capable of demonstrating competency in system refurbishment activities. Businesses that focus on engineering services, particularly in the nuclear sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers with proven experience in similar project scopes, including equipment compatibility and performance warranty, may find this tender aligns with their business growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manipulator refurbishment for area, WEP and MEP Reference number: 35/09712.30

Notice Description

The aim of the PaR Manipulator refurbishment project is to refurbish 3 off PaR Manipulators currently in operation:3 PaR Manipulators are to be refurbished such that they can support future missions planned across the plants. The scope of the refurbishments covers the PaR Manipulators (including the connections to the OH crane), masts and associated cabling, the crane down-shop junction box, control desks, PaR Manipulators control panels and opportunities to interface with equipment such as size reduction tooling and in cell camera equipment. All items outside of this scope of work are considered fit for purpose, with no maintenance required. All equipment installed as part of this refurbishment must be compatible with current WEP and MEP PaR manipulators systems, consideration will only be given to parties whom can demonstrate competency to perform a system refurbishment activity for service and upgrade of PaR systems proprietary equipment and warrant for in cell operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d90575-cd70-4563-b21b-dea50479777a
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2021Expired
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
Craig Greenough
Contact Email
craig.greenough@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
+44 7929845510

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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