Planning

PICTS C1 - Service Desk and End User Support

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jul 2025 at 10:55

Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "PICTS C1 - Service Desk and End User Support" contract. This tender pertains to information technology services and spans regions UKD61 and UKD11. The procurement method involves a framework agreement, with the contract set to commence on 3rd September 2027 and conclude on 1st September 2035, highlighting its long-term nature. The estimated contract value stands at GBP 52,000,000 excluding VAT, emphasising its significance, and the future notice date is scheduled for 3rd April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in ICT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service desk and end-user support. The framework agreement suggests continual work and partnership potential, which could lead to sustained growth and strengthened expertise in the public sector domain. Companies with robust operational capacity in the specified UK regions could find this tender highly beneficial for expanding their foothold and leveraging government contracts to enhance their service offerings and market reach.

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Notice Title

PICTS C1 - Service Desk and End User Support

Notice Description

Provision of ICT Service Desk and End Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05576e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037375-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2027 - 1 Sep 2035 Over 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caragh.m.pritchard@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
TLD11 West Cumbria, TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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