Planning

Provision of VSD Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 13:07

Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of VSD Maintenance," aimed at repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery. The location for this procurement is Workington, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently in planning. This process involves the regular preventive maintenance of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) equipment to ensure its maximum availability and performance. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030. The procurement method includes a framework agreement and supports SME participation, with relevant communication notices published, including the latest on 30th July 2025.

This opportunity allows businesses, especially those specialising in electrical machinery maintenance services, to leverage their expertise in preventive maintenance and enhance their market presence. It is particularly suitable for SMEs aiming to expand their operations into government contracts. The alignment with public sector requirements and long-term service provision makes this tender a strategic opportunity for firms seeking to grow their business in maintenance services, with an emphasis on technical support and operational reliability.

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Notice Title

Provision of VSD Maintenance

Notice Description

The Service Provider is required to undertake regular preventive maintenance of the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Equipment to ensure maximum availability, optimised performance, and extend the overall lifetime of the together with telephone support and breakdown callout services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044304-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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 LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)
Contact Name
Katie Teasdale
Contact Email
katie.m.teasdale@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
CA14 4HB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Harrington
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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