Planning

LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement Event (2)

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Planning

30 Nov 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd is planning a tender titled "LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement Event (2)" within the services industry category. This procurement process involves seeking experienced service providers for the delivery of LA and VLA Analytical Services. Key dates include a 2nd Market Engagement Event scheduled for January 2023, with competition commencement in May 2023 and contract award in March 2025. The procurement method is the Open Procedure, complying with Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.

This tender by Sellafield Ltd for LA and VLA Analytical Services offers business growth opportunities for service providers with expertise in analytical services, radioactive waste treatment, and environmental services. Businesses capable of providing sample receipt, analysis, waste disposal, and with relevant accreditations and experience are encouraged to participate. The planned timeline and scope of work provide an insight into potential long-term engagements and support the transition of services from the buying organization's site laboratory to the supply chain.

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Notice Title

LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement Event (2)

Notice Description

Sellafield Ltd are seeking suitably experienced and qualified service provider(s) to deliver LA (Low Active) and VLA (Very Low Active) Analytical Services in support of Sellafield Operations.<br/><br/>Further to the previous Prior Information Notice published in November 2021 LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement - Find a Tender (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029715-2021) and initial Market Engagement Event held during December 2021, Sellafield Ltd plan to hold a 2nd Market Engagement Event in January 2023 for LA/VLA Analytical Services; Date, Time and Venue TBC.<br/><br/>The purpose of the event is for Sellafield Ltd is to inform the supply chain of the details of the procurement, along with details of any changes to the data shared pre and post the initial Market Engagement Event in December 2021, and to provide a further opportunity for the supply chain to share their thoughts and interest on the LA/VLA Analytical Services Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Analytical Services provides an essential service in support of Sellafield Operations which in accordance with its Site Licence Conditions requires Sellafield to report to the regulatory bodies eg Environmental Agency (EA) and demonstrate the use of Best Available Technology (BAT) and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) for the management of effluent and other waste activities which are key to delivery of the Sellafield Ltd mission. The site is envisaged to have a demand for analytical services until 2110.

Sellafield Ltd has therefore a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified service providers(s) to undertake LA (Low Active) and VLA (Very Low Active) Analytical services in support of Sellafield site Operations. The service is to consist of sample receipt or collection, storage, analyses and waste disposal.

The estimated value range of the contract scope of work is PS86.5-PS100m. The duration is to be confirmed but is assumed to be 10 years with reviews at years 6 and 8.

The current supply chain contractual arrangements include:
- Environmental, Low Active Radiological, Dosimetry and Chemical analyses (Part A).
- Radiological and Chemical analyses supporting the Facilities Characterisation work stream (Part B).

Current arrangements are due to expire in or around July 2024, and Sellafield Ltd will be undertaking a procurement exercise for the continued provision of the Part A Services. In addition, Low Active analyses, currently undertaken by Sellafield Ltd within the site laboratory, will be included in the scope of the procurement. The transition of this scope to the supply chain is currently envisaged to take place during the early period of the contract.

Part B scope for Waste Characterisation Services will be subject to a separate tender at a later date to be confirmed and is therefore not included within the scope of this procurement.

The current timetable for LA and VLA envisages:

- Competition Commencement in May 2023
- Contract Award in March 2025
- Commence Mobilisation March 2025
- Transition of LA scope will be completed during the early period of the contract.

The procurement will be open to all providers who can demonstrate they have the capacity either as a single organisation or in conjunction with a wider supply chain with significant levels of the required accreditation and experience in order to deliver the scope of work required.

The procurement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015 and is currently planned to be conducted using the Open Procedure, pursuant to regulation 27 of the PCR's 2015.

The purpose of the 2nd Market Engagement Event in addition to the points stated above is to allow the supply chain a further opportunity to review additional information beforehand and gain a better understanding of the requirement with the aim of assisting SL to further optimise its Acquisition Strategy aligning Sellafield Ltd expectations and requirements with those of the supply chain.

The Market Engagement event is scheduled for January 2023; date, time and venue to be confirmed over the forthcoming weeks.

Prior to the January 2023 event an information pack will be available via Atamis for all registered suppliers; the first pack aims to include draft Service Specifications. Additional information: As noted above, confirmation of the Date, Time and Venue for the January 2023 event will be issued over the forthcoming weeks.

Organisations wishing to join the event are encouraged to register with Sellafield Ltd via the Atamis portal, against Ref ID Number C10718

To register for access to Atamis click or copy the link below:

https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033920-2022
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 2023Expired
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
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Sandra Norman
Contact Email
sandra.norman@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
+44 7808786628

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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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