Planning

Supply of HEPA Filters

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 May 2025 at 08:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Ltd, a sub-central government public authority located in Workington, UK, involves the supply of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters. This procurement is categorised under goods, specifically air filters, and is in the planning stage as of 8th May 2025. The contract, valued at £8,372,701.20 GBP gross, is planned to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031. A future notice is scheduled for 27th June 2025, and an online market engagement webinar for interested parties was scheduled for 6th May 2025, highlighting the opportunity for early engagement.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in nuclear-grade air filter design, manufacturing, and supply. With approximately 180 HEPA filters required, including 14 type tests as per Engineering Standard ES_0_1705_2, businesses with expertise in nuclear site specifications and type approval processes stand to benefit. Given the scale and duration of the contract, both large enterprises and SMEs well-versed in high-efficiency filter technologies and capable of entering framework agreements would be well-suited to compete for this procurement. The planned framework also aligns with procurement strategies conducive to long-term business partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of HEPA Filters

Notice Description

The NDA Group have an upcoming opportunity for The Detailed Design, Manufacture, Test, Supply and Delivery of Nuclear Grade Air Filters, including High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters. The NDA Group consists of 3 operating companies; Sellafield Limited (SL), Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) and Nuclear Restoration Services Dounreay (NRS Dounreay). The scope includes type testing arrangements of the HEPA Filters. There are 14 type tests required to be carried out for the filters. HEPA filters and filter inserts must be Type Tested in accordance with Engineering Standard ES_0_1705_2 and allocated a type approval registration number. Only products with a type approval registration number shall be specified for use on a UK Nuclear Licensed Site. There are currently c180 HEPA filters and products that will form part of this entire scope.

Planning Information

The NDA Group; Sellafield, NRS and NRS Dounreay are planning to hold a Market Engagement online Webinar for HEPA Filters for all interested parties on Tuesday 6th May 2025 10:00 - 11:00 (UK Time). To confirm your interest in this opportunity if your company would like to join the webinar please email Clare Hastings at clare.e.hastings@sellafieldsites.com and you will be issued with the webinar online link. Thank you, Jasmine Lane (HEPA Filters Procurement Lead)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019569-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42514310 - Air filters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,977,251 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)
Contact Name
Jasmine Lane
Contact Email
jasmine.lane@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
CA14 4HB
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
Harrington
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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