Planning

Design support to process engineering

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

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PlanningUpdate

14 May 2025 at 10:11

Planning

09 May 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited - Hinton is advancing the procurement stage for a major tender titled "Design Support to Process Engineering," earmarked under the industry category of design support services. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, this opportunity is currently at the planning stage with anticipated procurement action guided by the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356. Key dates include the planned commencement of the contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement value is estimated at £12,000,000 exclusive of VAT, signalling a high-value services contract suitable for competitive business proposals.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly appealing to SMEs capable of providing routine and urgent design support to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. It is ideal for firms specialising in process engineering and design services looking for substantial contracts under framework agreements. Participating businesses will gain the prospect of engaging with sub-central government procurement processes, providing exposure and potential expansion within the public sector. With the emphasis on services above the threshold, this procurement offers a robust platform for firms aiming to solidify their presence in the design support industry.

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Notice Title

Design support to process engineering

Notice Description

Routine and urgent design support across the enterprise to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Specific support to process engineering. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050feb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021152-2025
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
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
Not specified
Contact Email
mahmuda.begum@sellafield.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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