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title: "Tranche B: 3m3 Box Procurement"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD"
published: "2019-06-19"
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# Tranche B: 3m3 Box Procurement

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-154bb8f7-73bc-4492-871b-76a064025893

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Tranche B: 3m3 Box Procurement" is being conducted by Sellafield Ltd, located in Warrington, England. This initiative falls under the industry category of waste containment, specifically focusing on the manufacture and supply of high-integrity, stainless steel containers for nuclear waste. Currently in the planning stage, key activities include market engagement that is scheduled to take place throughout July and August 2019. The crucial engagement end date is set for 30 June 2019, with potential suppliers encouraged to register their interest via email.

This contract opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in high-volume manufacturing of precision-engineered products, particularly in the nuclear or waste containment sectors. Companies that can demonstrate their capabilities in producing high-quality containers will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in the market engagement activities, suppliers can gain valuable insights into the requirements and expectations of Sellafield Ltd, enabling them to strengthen their bids and expand their business in a niche yet critical industry.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd wishes to highlight to potential suppliers that it is preparing to bring a Contract Opportunity for the supply of 3m3 Boxes. In preparation for this procurement Sellafield Ltd is now undertaking further market engagement activities and a questionnaire will shortly be available in the Complete Tender Management (CTM) system. Potential suppliers will also be able to find all background information that has previously been made available in CTM. Potential Suppliers who are not yet registered, can registered their interest for this Contract Opportunity at 3m3.box.procurement@sellafieldsites.com Additional information: The Tranche B 3m3 Box Contract Opportunity consists of the manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of boxes to Sellafield Ltd. 3m3 Boxes are high integrity, precision engineered, stainless steel, nuclear waste containment systems which need to be produced in high volumes. Please note that the market engagement activities will take place during July and August 2019, continued registration is recommended as Sellafield Ltd may undertake further market engagement after this time and it is anticipated that additional background / context information will be provided on an ongoing basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d36d9b-d3f2-475e-958e-8ffe5de2584c |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613800 - Containers for waste material

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 06:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d36d9b-d3f2-475e-958e-8ffe5de2584c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d36d9b-d3f2-475e-958e-8ffe5de2584c
  19th June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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