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Service and support of B86 Security Systems - Capula

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

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23 Apr 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Workington, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Service and support of B86 Security Systems - Capula". This process falls under the services category and specifically pertains to system maintenance services for a nuclear materials storage plant. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold and without competition, considering Capula as the sole capable provider. The contract is set to commence on 6th May 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026, with an award value of £52,650 net, totalling £63,180 gross. The procurement stage has reached completion, awaiting pending award decision by 5th May 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for those businesses involved in specialised security systems maintenance, particularly in high-security environments such as nuclear facilities. It is preferentially suited to companies like Capula, which already possess the unique technical skills and qualifications necessary to handle such sensitive equipment. The nature of this direct award indicates a niche market where possessing proprietary expertise can significantly enhance business growth opportunities through exclusive contracts. Therefore, industries tied to advanced security or nuclear facilities would benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement ventures.

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Notice Title

Service and support of B86 Security Systems - Capula

Notice Description

B86 is an owned plant by SNM and is used for the storage of nuclear materials, as such it has a stand alone security system that needs support. Capula are the only company able to support this system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05061f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016438-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.iley@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

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