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Support to SNM POCO

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK, completed the procurement process titled "Support to SNM POCO" for engineering support services. The procurement, overseen by buyer Marie Oglanby, was aimed at agreeing the end of Post Operational Cleanout (POCO) states for the Sellafield MOX plant (SMP). Contracts were signed on 8 January 2026, with an execution period from 12 January to 31 March 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and awarded to Orano Ltd, a large enterprise based in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically engineering support services, related to the CPV code 71336000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for enterprises engaged in engineering support services, particularly those experienced in decommissioning and nuclear site management. Large businesses like Orano Ltd, which can deliver high-compliance support and management services, are well-positioned to thrive. Such contracts offer visibility and potential for further collaboration with government entities, fostering business growth through specialised service delivery and expertise in complex regulatory environments. This particular contract underscores the importance of expertise in site operational cleanout processes, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with such specialised capabilities.

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Notice Title

Support to SNM POCO

Notice Description

Support to SNM POCO on Expected end of POCO state development for SMP. To agree the end of POCO states for the remaining rooms within phase one of Post Operational Cleanout/initial decommissioning within the Sellafield MOX plant (SMP). This will include holding a series of workshops and the completion and approval of the detailed expected end of POCO state documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,774 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Marie Oglanby
Contact Email
marie.oglanby@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

ORANO

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