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title: "Risk Management Solution Reference number: WA02561"
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# Risk Management Solution Reference number: WA02561

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b9f4f27-9698-40a5-b063-4a94b7e31fbc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield involves the tendering for a "Risk Management Solution" with the reference number WA02561. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the North West of England. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date of 2nd March 2021. The purpose of this initiative is to replace the existing Risk Management Solution, which is no longer supported and does not meet the organisation's requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to engage and provide their capabilities related to this technology.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, consultancy, and risk management solutions, particularly those that can offer scalable technologies capable of performing integrated risk analyses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement structure indicates an opening for innovative and adaptable solutions in a sector critical for the safety and security of nuclear waste management. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in creating flexible scheduling tools and risk management software will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

The scope is for replacement of the existing Risk Management Solution for Project Risk Management. The current solution is out of support and needs to be replaced as it doesn't meet Sellafield Ltd requirements. The scope of this requirement may include but is not limited to the following: * Have the ability to carry out integrated cost and schedule risk analysis as well as cost only and schedule only risk analysis * Have its own scheduling capability i.e., create/modify schedules * Be able to import schedule data in multiple formats * Ability to be scalable * Carry out Monte Carlo analysis and report probabilistic outputs Additional information: BACKGROUND - LANDSCAPE Sellafield has been nearly 80 years in the making. A pioneer for the UK's nuclear industry, it supported national defence, generated electricity for nearly half a century, and developed the ability to safely manage nuclear waste. Each chapter of Sellafield's history delivered great benefit for the country while creating a complex nuclear clean-up challenge for which there are no blueprints. Today, Sellafield covers 6 square kilometres and is home to more than 200 nuclear facilities and the largest inventory of untreated nuclear waste in the world. From cleaning-up the country's highest nuclear risks and hazards to safeguarding nuclear fuel, materials and waste, our mission is nationally important. Our purpose is to keep Sellafield safe and secure, cleaning-up the site to a defined end state. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT The purpose of this PIN is to understand the capability and capacity of the Risk Management Technology market. This information will then be used to help determine Sellafield's overall approach and any future acquisition strategy in relation to Risk Management Technology. Interested parties are requested to provide information on how your Company could provide part or all of the technology required. The scope of this requirement may include but is not limited to the following: * Have the ability to carry out integrated cost and schedule risk analysis as well as cost only and schedule only risk analysis * Have its own scheduling capability i.e., create/modify schedules * Be able to import schedule data in multiple formats * Ability to be scalable * Carry out Monte Carlo analysis and report probabilistic outputs Interested parties should refer to the Addition Information section VI.3) in this notice which details the response requirements of this PIN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9293953-765e-4f77-885e-1df3ffaa7ab4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 07:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9293953-765e-4f77-885e-1df3ffaa7ab4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9293953-765e-4f77-885e-1df3ffaa7ab4
  17th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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