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Sellafield/Risley Coach Service

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 08:43

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 08:51

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process facilitated by Sellafield Ltd aims to provide an Ad-Hoc Car and Coach service to support passenger movements on and off the Sellafield Site. The service falls under the public road transport services industry category, located in the UK regions UKD11 and UKD61. As of 30th April 2025, the contract has been awarded to Spencer Graham Coaches Ltd, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This contract will commence on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2025. The process was conducted within the "award" contracting stage and is supported by legal basis 2023/54 (UKPGA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the transport sector offering specialised services like bus and coach provisions. SMEs such as Spencer Graham Coaches Ltd, which secured this contract, exemplify the type of business well-positioned to capitalise on such procurement opportunities, given their niche service offerings and regional expertise. Companies looking to expand their transport service offerings can view similar procurement processes as strategic growth opportunities, particularly those offering flexibility in their service delivery to meet specific client needs without entering a highly competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Sellafield/Risley Coach Service

Notice Description

To provide a Ad-Hoc Car and Coach service to back up and support the transport department in regards to passenger movements both on and off the Sellafield Site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017823-2025
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

34121000 - Buses and coaches

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,204 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£147,204 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 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
Sellafield/Risley Coach Service
Contact Email
lara.heskett@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)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPENCER GRAHAM COACHES

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