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        "description": "Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Sellafield Legacy Pond Facilities. Sellafield wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. The planned date for the event is 01 October 2022 (note the date and time will be confirmed in due course) This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. Additional information: Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage, cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure . The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirement. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and WILL NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice. The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:- Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities Site Wide Nuclear Services Pond Clearance Activities Sludge Removal Debris Collection Encast Steelwork Removal Inspections Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment Application of Coatings/Sealants Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope. Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed. The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change.",
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