This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2025 at 13:58

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 09:04

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 12:52

Award

07 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a public authority functioning under sub-central government jurisdiction, has completed a procurement process for an "Ad Hoc Car and Coach Service" to support their transport department. Located at West Cumbria House, Workington, United Kingdom, the organisation initiated this process through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28 April 2025, with the contract period set from 29 April 2025 to 30 September 2025. The industry category for this tender, under the CPV classifications, is public road transport services and coaches. The procurement stage has reached completion with the final award active, reflecting a successful award process.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the transport service sector. Companies specialising in the provision of coach and car services, especially those with a focus on supporting large transport departments or similar operations, are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. Such contracts offer valuable business growth potential by allowing SMEs to engage with high-profile clients like Sellafield Ltd, enhancing their portfolio and market presence. The contract's structured start and end dates encourage efficient project management and delivery within a stipulated timeframe, providing a stable revenue stream throughout its duration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ad Hoc Car and Coach Service

Notice Description

Ad Hoc Car and Coach Service to support Sellafield transport department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017314-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121500 - Coaches

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Ltd (West Cumbria Hse)
Additional Buyers

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
CA14 4HB
Postcode Area
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
Harrington
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Reays Coaches Limited

Reays Coaches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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