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Control Systems OEM Equipment Service and Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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02 May 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Control Systems OEM Equipment Service and Maintenance" contract was managed by Sellafield Limited, a public body involved in nuclear decommissioning, headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on installation services of guidance and control systems. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and active as of 1st April 2025. The method of procurement was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the requirement for a specific supplier. Sellafield's need for continued compatibility in their systems necessitated retaining the original equipment manufacturer for service provision. ABB Limited, a large-scale enterprise located in Aberdeen, was awarded the contract valued at £842,170.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and technical support of programmable logic controllers and control equipment. Companies with expertise in OEM equipment servicing, particularly those that have previously engaged in contracts within the nuclear sector, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The contract highlights the critical importance of maintaining technical compatibility and protecting intellectual property rights, thereby creating niches for businesses that can supply proprietary knowledge and equipment. Although this particular procurement was completed using a limited method due to its specific nature, understanding such market demands can aid businesses in carving out specialised service offerings that could meet future similar needs in the highly specialised nuclear decommissioning industry.

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Notice Title

Control Systems OEM Equipment Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

The provision of Maintenance & Technical Support of Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Equipment manufactured and supported by the original OEM of the equipment in<br/>situ and in use by Sellafield, including: On-site support, breakdown support, telephone support, servicing, maintenance and associated parts as specified in the install base<br/>inventory and targeted P1 managed between Sellafield and the OEM (the awarded supplier)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Maintenance & Technical Support of Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Equipment manufactured and supported by the awarded OEM, including: On-site
support, breakdown support, telephone support, servicing, maintenance and associated parts as specified in the install base inventory and targeted P1 managed between Sellafield
and the awarded supplier (the OEM) regarding equipment already in situ and used by Sellafield

Procurement Information

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the<br/>following reason:<br/>protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights<br/><br/>Is in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulation 32.5(b).<br/>"For additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire<br/>supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance" The OEM awarded the contract has the intellectual property for the equipment used within context of this contract and has been maintained and managed by the awarded supplier as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and own the intellectual property associated with the equipment. This proprietary equipment cannot be modified by another company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£842,170 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Gareth Arnison
Contact Email
gareth.arnison@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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABB

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