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title: "Provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services"
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# Provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b77e80-d554-4ff5-b59d-287c87853f98

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services, led by Sellafield Ltd, for various participating entities including Magnox Ltd, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, and National Nuclear Laboratory. The contract is categorised under system quality assurance planning services and has a total value of £1,710,574, with a minimum contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract period runs from December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2024. The tender was awarded on December 1, 2020, and the official notice was published on December 8, 2020, highlighting the collaborative nature of the procurement which takes place across several locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and certification services. Companies with UKAS accreditation or equivalent capabilities are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider engaging in the tendering process, as they are encouraged to participate. The diverse range of entities involved in this procurement process suggests potential further collaborations and projects in the nuclear and waste management sectors, facilitating business growth and development within these specialised industries.

## Notice

This Tender is for the provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent. It is a collaborative procurement led by Sellafield Ltd for services to be provided to the following participating entities: Sellafield Ltd; Magnox Ltd; Low-Level Waste Repository (LLWR); International Nuclear Services (INS); and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA); and its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited Radioactive Waste Management (RWM); National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL); and Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL), See scope of services for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26864d21-8b40-45de-8efa-543a93e16f05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,710,574 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,710,574 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYD'S REGISTER QUALITY ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26864d21-8b40-45de-8efa-543a93e16f05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26864d21-8b40-45de-8efa-543a93e16f05
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12235&B=SELLAFIELD
  RFQ 11856
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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