Planning

Design support to retrievals

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sellafield Limited - Hinton is currently in the planning stage with the title "Design support to retrievals." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting design support services. It is based in the United Kingdom with a focus on providing niche nuclear and specialist support to facilities like the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo. The process is scheduled to be conducted through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356. The procurement is valued at £43.2 million gross with a net amount of £36 million. Key milestones include a future notice date on 1 April 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 1 October 2026 and end on 30 September 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear engineering and design support services. Firms that can offer expert knowledge and technology in managing and retrieving historical waste from nuclear sites are a strong fit. The procurement indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), widening the potential pool of candidates who can bid for subcontracting opportunities or direct involvement in this high-value procurement. The involvement with the Crown Commercial Service framework also provides increased exposure and experience for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector procurement within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Design support to retrievals

Notice Description

* Intelligent client support and oversight * Front End pre-Outline Business Case development and early design strategy * Niche nuclear and specialist support to: Magnox Swarf Storage Silo and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo; two areas of site focused on retrieving and storing historic waste. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05120d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020858-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£36,000,000 £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
Mahmuda Begum
Contact Email
mahmuda.begum@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
01946 723333

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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