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02 May 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, a body governed by public law, focusing on the Maintenance & Technical Support services for control systems primarily located at the Sellafield Site in the UKD1 region. The control systems maintenance contract, completed in alignment with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 32.5(b), was awarded without prior publication to Schneider Electric Systems UK Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The industry category is Installation services of guidance and control systems (CPV code 51900000). The procurement followed a limited method due to the technical characteristics requiring OEM expertise, with the contract being signed on 1 April 2025 and valued at £237,574.08. The procurement stage reached the award and contract phase with the status marked as active.

This tender offers key opportunities for companies specialising in programmable logic controllers and control equipment maintenance, particularly those with existing partnerships or the capability to align with Schneider Electric's product standards. The call for a direct award highlights the need for specific technical proficiency, likely benefiting large-scale enterprises with experience in nuclear sector services, such as those involved in nuclear decommissioning processes. Businesses able to offer seamless integration, on-site support, and technical solutions tailored to existing infrastructure would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements, fostering growth through strategic expertise in maintenance and technical support. Following the awarded contract, opportunities might arise in providing ancillary services or innovations directly enhancing system operability within the nuclear industry framework.

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Notice Title

Control Systems OEM Equipment Service and Maintenance Contract

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 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 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

Direct Award - Original OEM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018643-2025
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
£237,574 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
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

Schneider Electric Systems UK Ltd

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