Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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20 Jan 2026 at 11:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes". This initiative involves the manufacture and supply of waste boxes used for intermediate-level nuclear waste packaging. The procurement is set in Warrington, UK, with a timeline that suggests suppliers should respond to the Expression of Interest (EOI) by 3rd February 2026. The project falls under the industry categories of nuclear waste packaging and steel, and is planned to commence with a contract period from 1st September 2028 to 1st September 2032. This is a substantial procurement opportunity with an estimated contract value of £4.5 million, and its status is currently in the planning stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the nuclear and steel manufacturing sectors, especially those specialising in packaging and waste management solutions. The demand estimate of 11 to 33 waste boxes per year over a four-year period indicates a sustained business opportunity for suppliers able to meet the technical specifications and service requirements. Companies with previous experience in delivering similar scopes of work, and those capable of obtaining necessary security clearances, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Notably, the procurement process is accommodating to SMEs, potentially facilitating their growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes

Notice Description

Expression of Interest (EOI) for the manufacture and supply of Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes (MBGW) Sellafield Ltd would like to notify the market of an upcoming requirement. This Expression of Interest. (EoI) is to assess the interest and capability of Suppliers relating to the manufacture and supply of Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes. The demand range is estimated between 11 - 33 Boxes per year for 4 years. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION

Planning Information

Responding to the Expression of Interest To respond to this expression of interest, interested parties should respond in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) tendering portal Atamis https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome To access Click on View our Live Opportunities and search for C8434. And also provide answers to the questions below: 1. Please provide your name, contact details, and email address. 2. Having read and understood the scope of work* can you confirm that you would be able to offer a solution that meets the requirements? 3. Are there any elements of the scope of work that give you concern and why? How might these be addressed? 4. Can you provide examples of scopes of work you have delivered in the last 3 years of a similar nature? 5. Based on the scope of work are there any elements that would prevent you from being interested in this requirement? *scope of work subject to change at the discretion of Sellafield Ltd. Note: Security Check (SC) clearance would need to be obtained to be able to perform this scope of work. Response Timescales Interested parties should respond to this EoI by 3rd February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004728-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 1 Sep 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Jennifer Powell
Contact Email
jennifer.l.powell@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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