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title: "Nuclear Diving Capability - PENDING ITT ISSUE"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
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# Nuclear Diving Capability - PENDING ITT ISSUE

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33aa64a5-6082-47b0-bec8-8482fef210c7

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Sellafield Limited, is planning a procurement process for a project titled "Nuclear Diving Capability - PENDING ITT ISSUE" in the diving services industry category. This open procedure will address the provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability for Legacy Ponds at Sellafield, with activities set to comprehensively cover safety case development, trialling and tooling, radiological surveys, and other related services. The project will be conducted in the North West of the UK, specifically targeting the CA20 1AZ postal area. Key dates include the indicative date for issuing the invitation to tender (ITT) around October/November 2024, with the anticipated contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date expected by 30th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in nuclear safety, underwater operations, and high-hazard risk reduction. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their approval under the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in technical advisory roles, project campaign management, core team development, and operational diving will find this tender well-suited to their skills. By partaking in this large-scale project valued at £18 million, businesses can not only secure substantial contracts but also enhance their profiles in the nuclear industry sector.

## Notice

The Open Tender will be issued via the ATAMIS which is a procurement and tendering platform. Please ensure you have registered on the ATAMIS portal if you wish to participate. Please visit the NDA Atamis website to register. Indicative date for ITT issue is October / November 2024. CAPABILITY DESCRIPTION The Provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability for Legacy Ponds at Sellafield. The proof of concept to use divers in supporting High Hazard and Risk Reduction HHRR has been demonstrated and proven at Sellafield, a Nuclear Diving Capability will include but may not be limited to: providing technical support in developing the safety case and diving scope, manufacturing specific tooling, undertaking trial dives in simulated ponds, and mobilising dive teams on-plant where diving activities will include managing sludge and trialling a range of clean-up activities please note there is no commitment as to actual volume of work. It is envisaged the Diving Capabilities will have the ability to deliver the following capabilities: 1. Safety Case development and permissions 2. Trialling and Tooling 3. Radiological Surveys (Underwater) 4. Mobilisation and Demobilisation activities to support diving operations 5 Diving Resource Capability and Capacity. Activities will be aligned to 4 workstreams and will include but may not be limited to the following :- Technical advisory, Project Campaign, Programme Core Team, Ops Divers This Contract Finder Notice aligns to FTS-000692

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a8b0ef-5662-459e-bae6-7b3446c237fa |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bransty |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 09:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a8b0ef-5662-459e-bae6-7b3446c237fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a8b0ef-5662-459e-bae6-7b3446c237fa
  20th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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