Planning

Safety Case Support

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Sellafield Limited - Hinton, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. The contract, titled "Safety Case Support," falls under the services category with a focus on design support services. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, this procurement is part of Sellafield's effort to bolster nuclear operations and improve safety case initiatives. The planned contract period spans from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030, with a communication notice date scheduled on 1 April 2026. The tender will be procured through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356, and it is a significant opportunity with an estimated value of £33 million, grossing up to £39.6 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in safety case assessment, radiological safety, criticality assessment, human factors, and other nuclear-related disciplines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this procurement as it is flagged as suitable for them. Companies positioned well in the nuclear industry or offering niche expertise in the listed specialist areas could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and secure long-term collaboration with a leading authority in nuclear operations.

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Notice Title

Safety Case Support

Notice Description

Safety case /assessment support is potentially required from the following specialist discipline Areas: * Safety Case * Radiological Safety * Criticality Assessment * Human Factors * Human Performance * Dose & Shielding Assessment * Fire Safety Specialist (Nuclear & Conventional). Providing Support to Nuclear Operations & programme and Safety case improvement initiatives. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05134e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2025
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
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
£33,000,000 £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
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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