Planning

Nuclear Diving Capability Technical Dialogue

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Planning

26 Apr 2023 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Sellafield Limited is initiating a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond at Sellafield site. This follows a pre-market engagement stage and aims to establish a new diving capability for clearing bays and structures. The procurement is planned, with a total value of £15,000,000 GBP, and involves activities like site-wide nuclear services, pond clearance, and maintenance of underwater equipment.

This tender from Sellafield Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the diving services industry to engage in nuclear-related projects. Companies offering specialised services in diving, decommissioning, and environmental protection may find this tender appealing. The planned procurement process is in the tender stage, aiming to create a new future diving capability to support the clearance of Pile Fuel Storage Pond structures in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Nuclear Diving Capability Technical Dialogue

Notice Description

This Technical Dialogue follows the initial pre-market engagement. Please refer to the The Briefing Paper and Lines of Enquiry which is attached. <br/><br/>The following gives an indications to potential scope:-<br/><br/>Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond<br/>(PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage,<br/>cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On<br/>the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving<br/>capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure .<br/>The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and<br/>knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and<br/>delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this<br/>requirement. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible<br/>subsequent procurement process and WILL NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in<br/>this exercise please register your interest by contacting Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice.<br/>The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:-<br/>Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities<br/>Site Wide Nuclear Services<br/>Pond Clearance Activities<br/>Sludge Removal<br/>Debris Collection<br/>Encast Steelwork Removal<br/>Inspections<br/>Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment<br/>Application of Coatings/Sealants<br/>Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope.<br/>Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Technical Dialogue follows the initial pre-market engagement. Please refer to the The Briefing Paper and Lines of Enquiry which is attached.

The following gives an indications to potential scope:-

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011953-2023
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
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 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
Allison J Booth
Contact Email
allison.j.booth@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD11 West Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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