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SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 2

SELLAFIELD LTD

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27 Aug 2021 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd has completed the award process for the "SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1 - Tranche 2", focusing on research and development services within the nuclear decommissioning industry. The contracts were awarded on 29 July 2021 to Atkins Limited and Veolia Nuclear Solutions (UK) Limited, both large suppliers with exclusive rights to proprietary thermal treatment technologies that support the Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT). The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specialised nature of the required services. This stage is now complete, having successfully met the established baseline requirements for pilot facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in nuclear technology and waste management solutions. Companies capable of offering innovative thermal treatment technologies or consultancy services relevant to the HAWATT Programme may find avenues for collaboration or future contracts, especially as Sellafield Ltd may engage these suppliers further based on the successful outcomes of this stage. As the project progresses, there may be additional procurement opportunities aimed at further phases of the programme, creating a compelling environment for growth.

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Notice Title

SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 2

Notice Description

Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts to support the delivery of Stage 1 of Tranche 2 of our Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT Programme) to the two suppliers identified within this notice on the basis that the suppliers have a thermal treatment technology capable of supporting the HAWATT Programme and to which the supplier has exclusive rights. The purpose of the Stage 1 contract awards is to enable Sellafield Ltd to determine whether the proprietary technology solutions of the suppliers meet baseline requirements for pilot facilities which will be delivered by the HAWATT Programme. Sellafield Ltd has elected to award contracts to both suppliers to ensure that there is no unnecessary narrowing of parameters. Should Sellafield Ltd be satisfied that the baseline requirements are met then Sellafield Ltd may subsequently award a supplies contract , in accordance with Regulations 32(5)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the Stage 1 contract awards is to enable Sellafield Ltd to determine whether the proprietary technology solutions of the suppliers meet baseline requirements for pilot facilities which will be delivered by the HAWTT Programme. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Procurement Information

Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EU Reg 32(2)(b)(iii) - The Services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the reason of protection of exclusive rights including intellectual property rights. Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts to support the delivery of Stage 1 of Tranche 2 of our Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT Programme) to the two suppliers identified within this notice on the basis that the suppliers have a thermal treatment technology capable of supporting the HAWATT Programme and to which the supplier has exclusive rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dadc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021357-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Rhyannon Harding
Contact Email
rhyannon.harding@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINS

VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS (UK

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