Planning

Design support to manufactured products

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

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PlanningUpdate

14 May 2025 at 09:58

Planning

09 May 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited - Hinton, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning update stage. The tender, titled "Design support to manufactured products," focuses on providing routine and urgent design support to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities across the enterprise. This initiative, classified under the services industry category as 'Design support services' (CPV 79933000), aims to ensure the business has access to bespoke and high-quality manufactured products. The procurement is expected to be executed through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356, with a notable contract value of £8,400,000 GBP. The procurement will take place in the UK region, with the contract period planned to commence on 1 October 2026 and end on 30 September 2030. Prospective suppliers should note that further notice is anticipated by 1 April 2026, with significant changes to the procurement scope, VAT value, and other key dates having been recently updated.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in design support services and those capable of delivering bespoke manufacturing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation, making this a lucrative opportunity for those capable of entering a framework agreement. The scale of the project, along with the extended contract period, provides ample opportunities for firms to establish long-term relationships and leverage their expertise to support critical facility operations within the nuclear and non-nuclear sector. Businesses with a strong track record in handling complex, high-quality product supplies and possessing the capacity for innovation in design will be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Design support to manufactured products

Notice Description

Routine and urgent design support across the enterprise to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Specific support to manufactured products organisation; ensuring the business has access to bespoke / high quality products that need to be repeatedly supplied to support operating facility missions. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021141-2025
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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
Mahmuda Begum
Contact Email
mahmuda.begum@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
019467 28333

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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