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title: "Pellet Shipment and Preparation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17662cfc-dd61-4023-aa7b-f146ba34916f"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
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# Pellet Shipment and Preparation

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17662cfc-dd61-4023-aa7b-f146ba34916f

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed the public procurement process for the tender titled "Pellet Shipment and Preparation." This procurement, categorised under research and development services, was conducted in Cumbria, UK. The tender period concluded on 22nd June 2020, and the awarded contract, valued at £234,261, commenced on 7th July 2020, extending until 1st April 2022. The procurement method used was classified as "Other," allowing for flexibility in approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in logistics, packaging, and nuclear service support. Companies with expertise in handling complex shipments, especially those familiar with regulatory requirements in the nuclear sector, are well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. Collaborations with large entities like the National Nuclear Laboratory can further enhance possibilities for participation in upcoming projects within this industry.

## Notice

The pellets required for the shipment are currently held in Central Lab at Sellafield, which is operated by National Nuclear Laboratory. In order for the pellets to be removed from the lab they need to be analysed, packaged and shipment paperwork completed for the Sellafield Consignor Support Team. National Nuclear Lab are the sole operators in the Central Lab.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf14576-1e09-4085-9962-50df4fa8312a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2020 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,261 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,261 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2020 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf14576-1e09-4085-9962-50df4fa8312a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf14576-1e09-4085-9962-50df4fa8312a
  28th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=503580001
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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