--- title: "LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement Reference number: PIN 14910" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2021-12-01" --- # LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement Reference number: PIN 14910 Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e6396d-67a4-47ed-a01b-a2bd1f59fd2e.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "LA/VLA Analytical Services - Market Engagement" is initiated by Sellafield Ltd, located in Seascale, England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement event scheduled for 16th December 2021. The value of the contract is estimated between £52 million and £70 million, and it is expected to cover a range of analytical services for environmental and radiological analyses starting from 2024, with a forecasted duration of up to eight years. The procurement will adhere to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and will be conducted using the Open Procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical, environmental, and radiological services, particularly those equipped to handle low and very low active materials. Companies that can demonstrate extensive experience and necessary accreditations in laboratory and waste treatment services are well-suited to participate. Engaging in this market will allow prospective providers to align their services with the long-term needs of Sellafield Ltd, thereby potentially expanding their operational scope well into the next decade. ## Notice Sellafield Ltd are seeking suitably experienced and qualified service provider(s) to deliver LA (Low Active) and VLA (Very Low Active) Analytical Services in support of Sellafield operations. From 2024 onwards the planned procurement will cover a range of services for Environmental, Low Active Radiological, Dosimetry and Chemical analyses. Organisations interested in working with Sellafield Ltd are invited to join a Market Engagement event (MS Teams) via the Sellafield Ltd CTM System, details described in Section 11.2.4, to learn more about the forthcoming tender. Additional information: The site is envisaged to have a demand for analytical services until 2110. Sellafield Ltd has therefore a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified service provider(s) to undertake LA (Low Active) and VLA (Very Low Active) Analytical Services in support of Sellafield Site operations. The service is to consist of sample receipt or collection, storage, analyses and waste disposal. The estimated value range of the contract scope of work is PS52-70m. The duration is to be confirmed but is assumed to be 8 years on a 4+2+2 basis. The current supply chain contractual arrangements includes: * Environmental, Low Active Radiological, Dosimetry and Chemical analyses (Part A) * Radiological and Chemical analyses supporting the Facilities Characterisation work stream (Part B). Current arrangements are due to end in or around July 2024, and Sellafield Ltd will be undertaking a procurement exercise for the continued provision of the Part A services. In addition, Low Active analysis, currently undertaken by Sellafield Ltd within the site laboratory, will be included in the scope of the procurement. The transition of this scope to the supply chain is currently envisaged to take place during the first period of the contract. It is currently anticipated that the Part B scope for Waste Characterisation services will be subject to a separate tender at a later date to be confirmed, and is therefore not included within this market engagement exercise. The current timetable for LA and VLA envisages: * Competition commencement in November 2022, * Contract Award in December 2023 and * Mobilisation period between December 2023 thru to July 2024 for VLA * Transition of LA Scope will be completed during the first period of the contract. The procurement will be open to all providers who can demonstrate they have the capacity either as a single organisation or in conjunction with a wider supply chain with significant levels of the required accreditation, experience in order to deliver the scope of work required. The procurement will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015 and is currently planned as being conducted using the Open Procedure, pursuant to Regulation 27 of the PCRs 2015. The purpose of Market Engagement event is to allow the supply chain the opportunity to review information beforehand and gain a better understanding of the requirement with the aim of assisting SL to optimise its Acquisition Strategy aligning Sellafield Ltd expectations and requirements with those of the supply chain. The Market Engagement event is scheduled for the 16th December 2021. The engagement will be held online (MS Teams) for approximately one and a half hours. An information pack will be available via CTM following registration; the pack will consist of detail on the service requirements, a copy of the presenters slide pack and a supply chain questionnaire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3c1a69-aae2-41a2-ae4b-b09a16ae76fe | | 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 | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2022 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3c1a69-aae2-41a2-ae4b-b09a16ae76fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3c1a69-aae2-41a2-ae4b-b09a16ae76fe 1st December 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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