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# Provision of Technical Services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-011a690d-1408-47f0-82fb-d8f6de32334b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the collaboration with Sellafield Ltd, focusing on the "Provision of Technical Services" related to the nuclear industry. This tender was classified under the CPV code for nuclear fuels, and its primary delivery location is in Seascale, England (postal code CA20 1PG). The award stage was completed on 22nd December 2017, with the contract period commencing immediately and extending until 31st March 2034. The value of this contract is substantial, set at £650 million, with a minimum value of £450 million. The procurement was initiated as a tender process under the applicable regulations.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear services, engineering, and technologies. Companies capable of providing technical solutions, conducting invasive inspections in highly radioactive settings, and managing radioactive materials—such as uranium and plutonium—would be well-suited to compete. The focus on integrated technical solutions to complex nuclear challenges positions this tender as a vital source of business growth within the nuclear sector for firms with relevant expertise and resources.

## Notice

To collaborate with Sellafield Ltd, in accordance with Regulation 12(7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, on delivering a broad range of nuclear Technical Services to the Sellafield Site which includes nuclear research and technology development, technology demonstrations, and plant support to maintain reprocessing operations, the vitrification of highly radioactive liquor, radioactive waste processing and management, effluent treatment, the storage of irradiated nuclear fuel and decommissioning activities. The collaboration will deliver integrated technical solutions to address highly technical and complex nuclear challenges, that need an in-depth knowledge of the Sellafield site and its nuclear plants and nuclear processes. The collaboration will require the ability to handle and use radioactive materials (including uranium and plutonium) in Nuclear Licensed radioactive research and development facilities. The ability to carry out intrusive plant inspections in highly radioactive and inaccessible areas of plant is also needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708791-b33a-4d31-a803-6f653bf48f59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 09341000 - Uranium
- 09342000 - Plutonium
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 09344000 - Radio-isotopes
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 71730000 - Industrial inspection services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 03:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708791-b33a-4d31-a803-6f653bf48f59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b708791-b33a-4d31-a803-6f653bf48f59
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9949&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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