Planning

Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 12:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 12:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd," falls under the services industry category, specifically road transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Key dates include an engagement event scheduled for 17th June 2026 in West Cumbria, with registration required by 10th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is expected to run from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing both regular and on-demand bus and shuttle services. With a gross contract value of £24,000,000, it is well-suited to SMEs that can meet the demands of a framework agreement and operate within the UKD11 region. The requirement for engagement through a framework agreement suggests a sustained growth opportunity for service providers, allowing for long-term business stability and potential expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd

Notice Description

Provision of bus, commuter, and shuttle transport services for Sellafield Ltd, including the delivery of ad hoc car and coach services as required.

Planning Information

Engagement event to outline the future opportunity for the provision of the Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd. The event is to be held on Wednesday 17th June 2026 in West Cumbria. Suppliers are requested to register on Atamis via https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome no later than 10th June 2026 16:00, where further information will be published about this event on Atamis record C8501.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052333-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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