--- title: "Provision of Civil Inspections Reference number: PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2020-07-13" --- # Provision of Civil Inspections Reference number: PIN Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35a80c43-f8e4-48ab-b46e-0af19f7d656a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Provision of Civil Inspections" is being conducted by Sellafield, a key player in the nuclear sector based in Moor Row, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement for this tender is set to conclude on 24th July 2020. The procurement is classified under the category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV code: 71000000). This process is part of an initiative to gauge potential market interest prior to the actual Request for Quotation, which is anticipated to be published around mid-August 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and asset inspection services, particularly those experienced in working within regulated environments like Sellafield. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in inspecting and maintaining civil structures, as well as delivering innovative solutions aligned with EU and British standards, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested organisations are encouraged to express their intent to tender and discuss their capabilities with the contracting authority, facilitating potential collaborations and business growth in this sector. ## Notice The services under this proposed Framework Agreement will include the inspection of all civil assets on the Sellafield site (e.g. sub structure, super structure, asset envelope, secondary components and civil services). Professional support shall be conducted in line with the relevant EU/British standards. * Inspection, examination, testing and recording the civil assets in accordance with the OU programmes. * Specifying maintenance requirements and the writing of maintenance instructions. * Specifying repair requirements. * Writing forward maintenance/asset care plans. * Analysis of existing structures to identify reserve structural capacity. * Specifying refurbishments works so the civil asset capacity is reinstated. Additional information: The services under this proposed Framework Agreement will include the inspection of all civil assets on the Sellafield site (e.g. sub structure, super structure, asset envelope, secondary components and civil services). Professional support shall be conducted in line with the relevant EU/British standards. * Inspection, examination, testing and recording the civil assets in accordance with the OU programmes. * Specifying maintenance requirements and the writing of maintenance instructions. * Specifying repair requirements. * Writing forward maintenance/asset care plans. * Analysis of existing structures to identify reserve structural capacity. * Specifying refurbishments works so the civil asset capacity is reinstated. * Provide advice via suitably qualified and experienced resources on a day-to-day basis; or 6 months, or on a longer basis. * Propose improvements to the process and outputs. * Propose and implement innovation. * Site Manager to control on-site activities. Sellafield will be looking to publish the Request for Quotation for this package of work via CTM circa mid-August 2020. Sellafield is gauging potential interest from the market via this Prior Information Notice. If your organisation would be interested in tendering for this opportunity in mid-August 2020, please send notification via e-mail to jack.x.brown@sellafieldsites.com. Sellafield appreciates the market may still be disrupted due to covid-19 and may not be in a position to tender in August 2020. If this is the case, please advise when your organisation would be able to participate and provide feedback to jack.x.brown@sellafieldsites.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681746a3-38c4-4a98-befa-28959e6308eb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 13 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2020 | | 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 | MOOR ROW | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA24 3HW | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2020 at 05:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681746a3-38c4-4a98-befa-28959e6308eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681746a3-38c4-4a98-befa-28959e6308eb 13th July 2020 - 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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