Award

Off-site Emergency planning services

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 17:31

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited involves an award for "Off-site Emergency Planning Services" with Westmorland and Furness Council as the supplier. The project is situated in Warrington, UK, and falls under the industry category of nuclear safety services. This contract, which uses a direct award procurement method complying with regulations such as REPPIR 2019 and COMAH 2015, was signed on 22 October 2025. The contract period extends from 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential maximum extension until 31 March 2027. The financial framework for this contract reflects a gross amount of GBP 313,242, demonstrating significant investment in services related to public safety and emergency preparedness.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear safety services or emergency planning to engage in a vital sector serving public safety and regulatory compliance. Companies with expertise in managing local government safety regulations might find this contract particularly appealing. Small to medium enterprises experienced in executing public safety initiatives, especially those familiar with inter-authority agreements, will have a competitive edge. The direct award process further emphasizes the need for businesses familiar with niche technical requirements and regulatory standards to provide reliable and efficient services, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and business growth in the public authority market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off-site Emergency planning services

Notice Description

As a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Cumberland Council is duty holder under REPPIR 2019 & COMAH 2015 for the Sellafield site. However via an Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) for administrative purposes tasks associated with the delivery of the Off Site Emergency Plan (OSEP) including the SLA are now carried out by the Joint Emergency Management & Resilience (JEMR) Team [nee Cumbria County Council Resilience Unit] which is hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council. Therefore for reporting/invoicing and other fiduciary purposes, the delivery of provisions listed in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) will be under Westmorland and Furness Council (W&F). i.e. this will be reflected in any financial paperwork. Also as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), there is an aspiration to standardise the SLA process from a local authority perspective across all REPPIR & COMAH sites in the County. Thus there is the pote

Procurement Information

REPPIR 2019 Regulation 16 and COMAH 2015 Regulation 29 enables the Local Authority to charge the operator a fee for preparation, review and testing of the Off-Site Emergency Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a62d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£261,035 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£261,035 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Yasmin McLean
Contact Email
yasmin.m.mclean@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

Further Information

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