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title: "DEP Decommissioning Encapsulation Plant Reference number: 35/10401"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD"
published: "2020-10-05"
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# DEP Decommissioning Encapsulation Plant Reference number: 35/10401

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-065d8162-50f0-4a68-a8bc-cb75d553e763

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sellafield as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the DEP Decommissioning Encapsulation Plant, referenced as number 35/10401. This project falls under the industry category of nuclear-power station construction work and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date set for 2 November 2020. The organisation has published a market engagement notice, indicating their intent to gather insights and information from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction work related to nuclear reactors and the transportation and packaging of intermediate-level nuclear waste. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly larger firms given the scale of the project, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business growth by enabling firms to establish or strengthen their presence in the nuclear decommissioning sector, an area of increasing focus within the UK.

## Notice

Market engagement and Prior information Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a66e93-d830-4ac9-8df4-2461a7f1da00 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work
- 45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors
- 90521420 - Transportation of intermediate level nuclear waste
- 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 06:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a66e93-d830-4ac9-8df4-2461a7f1da00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a66e93-d830-4ac9-8df4-2461a7f1da00
  5th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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