Planning

Provision of VSD Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sellafield Ltd based in Workington, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance services. This tender falls under the services category within the repair and maintenance sector of electrical machinery. The planned contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. Interested parties should note the upcoming notice date on 1st June 2025, which will provide further details about this procurement opportunity. Sellafield Ltd operates as a sub-central government public authority and seeks to ensure high availability and optimised performance of their VSD equipment through regular maintenance, telephone support, and breakdown callout services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair of electrical machinery to grow their operations, particularly small and medium enterprises. The procurement process, which will leverage a framework agreement, allows businesses proficient in VSD equipment maintenance to offer value through proactive support and expertise. Companies with a focus on optimising equipment longevity and performance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, providing an avenue to expand their business footprint within the public service sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025473-2025
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
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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