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14 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Design support to Infrastructure Front End Enabling," focuses on design support services in the services industry category. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement aims to secure intelligent client support, niche nuclear, and specialist support for conventional site infrastructure projects, within the framework of the Crown Commercial Service's RM6356. A structured three-tranche competition phase is adopted for procurement, offering sub-lots for varied design disciplines. The contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030, with an impending future notice anticipated by 11th August 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in design support services, particularly those capable of providing specialised expertise to nuclear and conventional infrastructure projects. Suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) further enhances opportunities for diverse business participants. The procurement strategy, with detailed tranches, ensures diverse participation across sectors such as civil, structural, and multi-discipline mechanical design, among others. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the nuclear design sector and government infrastructure projects have a timely opportunity through this well-structured procurement plan.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design support to Infrastructure Front End Enabling

Notice Description

* Intelligent client support and oversight Front End pre-Outline Business Case development and early design strategy * Niche nuclear and specialist support to: Conventional site infrastructure projects. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075643-2026
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
£46,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2026Expired
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
Additional Buyers

SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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