Planning

Nuclear Diving Services

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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Planning

25 Aug 2022 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is planning a tender for nuclear diving services at the Sellafield Legacy Pond Facilities. This procurement process aims to engage with suppliers to assess their capability and capacity in preparation for the final acquisition strategy. The event is scheduled for 01 October 2022, with a focus on services related to potential future nuclear diving activities, site-wide nuclear services, pond clearance activities, and more.

This tender by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance provides opportunities for businesses in the diving services industry to potentially secure work in nuclear decommissioning. Companies offering services such as diving, sludge removal, debris collection, and inspections are well-suited to compete. This tender stage is crucial for engaging with the supply chain and informing the future procurement process, ensuring alignment with market capabilities and requirements for successful delivery of the required services.

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Notice Title

Nuclear Diving Services

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0362ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023819-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
Allison Booth
Contact Email
allison.j.booth@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
+44 1946781162

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

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