Planning

2025 PVC Containment Items Tender

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 13:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2025 at 07:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a tender process for the procurement of PVC containment items, focusing on high-quality products designed for the containment of radioactive and toxic materials within nuclear facilities. The tender, titled "2025 PVC Containment Items Tender," includes items such as bags and tents specified by Sellafield standards. The anticipated contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2030. Business entities interested in participating should take note of the forthcoming notice, due on 1st November 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the procurement process is set to leverage a framework agreement approach, which may suit smaller enterprises.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity, with a projected value of £3.9 million, offering business growth prospects particularly for SMEs involved in manufacturing specialised bags and tents. Companies with expertise in producing high-grade PVC products designed for safety and containment within nuclear environments are particularly encouraged to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business visibility and lead to robust partnerships with Sellafield Limited, catering to the specialised needs of the nuclear industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 PVC Containment Items Tender

Notice Description

PVC Containment items including Bags, Blister Bags, Tents etc. Information/interface checking, supply of materials, manufacture, assembly, inspection & testing at Contractor's works, packing, provision of documentation for PVC Containment items & Miscellaneous PVC items, The 'Alpha Containment' products include high quality items used to facilitate containment of radioactive/toxic materials within nuclear facilities. This includes a number of manufactured PVC items such as posting bags, blister bags and tents, all of which have been specified in a series of Sellafield standards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05267a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044322-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18930000 - Sacks and bags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Kerry Cairns
Contact Email
kerry.a.cairns@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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