Tender

Substance & Alcohol testing

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Substance & Alcohol testing". The procurement falls under the "Medical specialist services" industry category. The testing will involve sample collection from offices in Cumbria and Warrington, United Kingdom, which are in the UKD region. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties can submit their proposals until the deadline on 24th July 2025 at 11:00 AM, following an open competition procurement method. The tender notice was published on 25th June 2025, with enquiries closing on 27th June 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical testing services, particularly those with experience in the scope of works outlined in the technical documents. The procurement process is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those registered on the LINC with Sellafield platform, offering a gateway for SME growth. Engaging in this procurement could bolster a company's portfolio within the public sector, with its substantial gross value of £180,000. Companies adept in complying with electronic submission policies and familiar with working within public authority frameworks would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Substance & Alcohol testing

Notice Description

To collect samples from the Cumbria offices and Warrington office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05532d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034976-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Lee Waterworth
Contact Email
lee.waterworth@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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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