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Applications Support Contract

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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22 Apr 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a central government public authority, has completed the award stage for an "Applications Support Contract" focused on an array of systems installed at Sellafield. The contract was awarded to Capula Ltd and involves a three-year service commencing on 3rd May 2025 and running until 31st March 2028, with a possibility for renewal. The procurement, categorised under application service providers, covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom. This was a direct award conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract is valued at £1,093,750 (gross). An important milestone is scheduled for 2nd May 2025 for the future signature date.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in application support and system management. Large-scale companies with the capability to provide comprehensive support services, including health checks and cyber security, could find value in such contracts. The provision of 24/7 service desk access hints at the ongoing need for around-the-clock support, making it ideal for businesses that can maintain a dedicated service team. This contract not only offers immediate business but also potential for long-term collaboration with public sector bodies like Sellafield Limited.

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Notice Title

Applications Support Contract

Notice Description

Provision of a 3-year support service relating to the following systems installed at Sellafield: * Dose People Module * Dose Estimate Program * SISMS * SADS * SPM * WINREMS * EDMS (Legacy application) The Service provides a Base Service and Value Add: - * A dedicated Service Team (for the duration of the contract) * Service Contract Management * 24/7 x 365 Service Desk Access * Telephone/Email Support (within Service Contract Hours) * Call out to sites * SLA Performance Report * System Health Checks * Obsolescence Management * DRS * Spare Management * Engineering Days * Cyber Security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.cape@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPULA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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