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title: "Supply of Bulk Nitric Acid"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD"
published: "2020-10-31"
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# Supply of Bulk Nitric Acid

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11c5842e-c0c9-4527-80ea-34629bed59e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Bulk Nitric Acid is being undertaken by Sellafield, located in Seascale, Cumbria. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st January 2021. The contract involves supplying and delivering approximately 7,000 tonnes per annum of Bulk Nitric Acid, categorised under basic inorganic chemicals. The official notice for market engagement was published on 31st October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the chemical supply industry, particularly those specialised in the production and distribution of inorganic chemicals. Businesses equipped to meet large-scale delivery requirements and compliant with rigorous safety standards would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given Sellafield's role as a critical player in the nuclear decommissioning sector, suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and compliance will likely have an advantage in the tender process.

## Notice

To supply and deliver around 7000 tonne per annum of Bulk Nitric Acid to the Sellafield Site, Cumbria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ccb1e0-a46b-464e-96ba-b96b6f0b4fe7 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2020 at 09:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ccb1e0-a46b-464e-96ba-b96b6f0b4fe7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ccb1e0-a46b-464e-96ba-b96b6f0b4fe7
  31st 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

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