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SLNSC/SLNSyC Independent Members

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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16 Oct 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central public authority based in Warrington, UK, has engaged in a procurement process titled "SLNSC/SLNSyC Independent Members," focusing on the nuclear safety and security industry. This procurement process involved appointing independent members for their Nuclear Safety and Security Committees. The process employed a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, seen as advantageous for its specificity in expertise requirements, with the contract starting from 15th September 2025 and concluding by 15th April 2026. Notably, the procurement stage is marked as complete, as of 16th October 2025, with the contract already signed on 12th September 2025; AFRY Solutions UK Limited is the awarded supplier for this service opportunity.

This tender presents a growth opportunity especially for businesses involved in business and management consultancy services within the nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in regulatory functions and capability in contributing to safety and security committee meetings are particularly well-positioned to compete and benefit from such niche services. Large consultancy firms like AFRY Solutions can leverage such contracts to strengthen their footprint in the nuclear safety domain while adding valuable credentials to their portfolio. This contract underscores the importance of building a comprehensive service offering that can meet very specific and regulatory-focused needs, which can be a crucial asset for business development in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SLNSC/SLNSyC Independent Members

Notice Description

Membership of the Sellafield Ltd Nuclear Safety Committee (SLNSC) and Nuclear Security Committee (SLNSyC). Scope consists of pre-engagement workshops/site visits, pre-read of information referred, attendance and contribution at scheduled Safety and Security Committee meetings with potential for ad-hoc additional meetings, regulatory charges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065810-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AFRY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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