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Independent Certification Assessment Services

Sellafield Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2025 at 13:37

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Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Planning

15 Feb 2024 at 10:00

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a body governed by public law specialising in nuclear decommissioning, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services. This procurement, categorised under certification services, is encompassing a collaborative effort with several participating entities: Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, Nuclear Waste Services Limited, International Nuclear Services along with its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority with its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited, and the National Nuclear Laboratory. The procurement stage is active with an end date for tender submissions on 19 August 2024 and an indicative contract start date of 1 April 2025. The procurement method is open, and the total estimated contract value stands at £2,190,000, with a completion date of 31 March 2028 following a potential 12-month extension option. Services are to be delivered in Cumbria and across the UK, focusing on system quality assurance and certification services.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses involved in certification services, particularly those accredited by the UKAS or equivalent international bodies. Companies with the capability to conduct system quality assurance, system quality assurance assessment and review services, and those experienced in the nuclear industry will find this tender particularly fitting. The successful completion of this contract could solidify a service provider’s credibility and opens doors for future procurement partnerships within the nuclear sector. Additionally, it is an excellent proposition for suppliers adept in handling multi-standard certifications (ISO standards) and those prepared for a collaborative and demanding project environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Certification Assessment Services

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF).

This is a collaborative procurement including the following Participating Entities (PE's):
1. Sellafield Ltd
2. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ("NRS")
3. Nuclear Waste Services Limited ("NWS")
4. International Nuclear Services ("INS"); and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited ("PNTL") -
5. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority ("NDA"); and its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited; and
6. National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL")

Maximum contract term of 48 months, which consists of an initial contract term of 36 months with an option for a 12 month extension.

Options: +1 year extension

Renewal: The contract provides for one optional extension period of 12 months, giving a maximum contract term of 48 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,190,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Limited
Additional Buyers

Sellafield Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LRQA Verification Limited

Further Information

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