Planning

Expression of Interest (EOI) Site Wide Manipulator Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - CALDER BRIDGE

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 12:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 10:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Seascale, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Expression of Interest (EOI) Site Wide Manipulator Maintenance" project. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. Interested parties are invited to engage in preliminary market assessment via the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority tendering portal, with responses due by 30th May 2025. The project's contract period is set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030, showcasing its long-term nature and potential significance in the maintenance sector.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in preventive maintenance and system services. Given its substantial budget, valued at £5,000,000, there is potential for significant revenue streams, and it is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with relevant experience in plant repair and maintenance, who can assure the capacity to meet project requirements, are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and build long-term relationships in the public sector market. Security clearance may be required, ensuring that participating entities are suitably qualified to undertake sensitive operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest (EOI) Site Wide Manipulator Maintenance

Notice Description

Expression of Interest (EOI) Site Wide Manipulator Maintenance & Repair Sellafield Ltd would like to notify the market of an upcoming requirement. This Expression of Interest. (EoI) is to assess the interest and capability of Service Providers relating to the provision of Site Wide Manipulator Maintenance. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION

Planning Information

Responding to the Expression of Interest To respond to this expression of interest, interested parties should respond in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) tendering portal Atamis https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome To access Click on View our Live Opportunities and search for C25762. And also provide answers to the questions below: 1. Please provide your name, contact details, and email address. 2. Having read and understood the scope of work* can you confirm that you would be able to offer a solution that meets the requirements? 3. Are there any elements of the scope of work that give you concern and why? How might these be addressed? 4. Can you provide examples of scopes of work you have delivered in the last 3 years of a similar nature? 5. Based on the scope of work are there any elements that would prevent you from being interested in this requirement? *scope of work subject to change at the discretion of Sellafield Ltd. Note: Security Check (SC) clearance would need to be obtained to be able to perform this scope of work. Response Timescales Interested parties should respond to this EoI by 30th May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044277-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324100 - System maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED - CALDER BRIDGE
Contact Name
Justin Beattie
Contact Email
justin.beattie@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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