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title: "DNWP0066/LOT1B/ Technical Innovation"
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# DNWP0066/LOT1B/ Technical Innovation

Buyer: Sellafield Ltd  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc6c451-4b75-4d4f-9eee-97d6830d3237

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## Summary

Sellafield procured technical innovation services, classified as pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration (CPV 73420000). The requirement is titled DNWP0066/LOT1B/ Technical Innovation. It is a service contract associated with Sellafield’s operations in Warrington, with delivery indicated in the North West of England. The published scope gives no further breakdown of the technical work, so the opportunity is most relevant to businesses whose services cover technical innovation, pre-feasibility studies or technology demonstrations for the nuclear sector. Sellafield is the buying organisation. The work is a specific technical innovation requirement rather than a general supply contract, and businesses should assess their fit against that focus and the requirements used to select the appointed supplier.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsAltrad. Sellafield used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 19 October 2026, and the contract runs from 19 October 2026 to 30 June 2027. The awarded value is £398,381.73. The original tender submission deadline was 16 October 2026 at 12:00. The requirement was treated as one lot, and the stated procurement method means the competition was conducted through an existing framework rather than as an open tender. The award is recorded as active. The procurement identifies the work as technical innovation services, but provides no specific evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements beyond the framework call-off route.

For suppliers that did not win, this award demonstrates Sellafield’s demand for technical innovation services, specifically pre-feasibility studies and technology demonstrations. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to show capability in assessing technical feasibility and demonstrating technologies, with experience relevant to Sellafield’s operational and nuclear-sector context. The buyer used a framework call-off, so suppliers seeking to compete through the same route would need to be eligible under the relevant framework and able to deliver within its terms. The contract is a defined, short-term technical services engagement rather than a broad programme, pointing to a need for focused specialist expertise and the capacity to carry out the agreed work for Sellafield. The selection of AtkinsAltrad provides evidence of the supplier chosen for this requirement.

## Notice

DNWP0066/LOT1B/ Technical Innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/471a80f3-47f3-4193-9886-cf8cb317d4fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £398,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £398,381 |
| 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 | Sellafield Ltd |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Postcode area | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AtkinsAltrad |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/471a80f3-47f3-4193-9886-cf8cb317d4fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/471a80f3-47f3-4193-9886-cf8cb317d4fe
  20th October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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