Planning

Design support to remediation and security

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

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PlanningUpdate

13 May 2025 at 11:30

PlanningUpdate

13 May 2025 at 11:22

Planning

09 May 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, operating from Warrington, is initiating a public procurement process under the title "Design support to remediation and security," primarily within the services industry category. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, revolves around an extensive design support service aimed at the remediation and security enhancement of the Sellafield Site, including pre-Outline Business Case development and niche nuclear support. Valued at a gross amount of £31,200,000, the procurement process is structured through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356, with a framework agreement in place. Noteworthy dates include the contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2030, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design support services, particularly those with expertise in nuclear and security sectors. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in engaging with significant public sector contracts. Given its scope and the framework agreement governing the process, businesses capable of delivering intelligent client support and comprehensive remediation strategies will find this tender an ideal platform for growth. With a robust focus on security enhancements and sustainable waste treatment, this contract can provide long-term investment opportunities for firms dedicated to innovative design and development within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Design support to remediation and security

Notice Description

* Intelligent client support and oversight * Front End pre-Outline Business Case development and early design strategy * Niche nuclear and specialist support to: 1. Remediation clean up the Sellafield Site and safe treatment and storage capability for waste 2. Sellafield Security Enhancements Programme This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020813-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mahmuda.begum@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

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