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title: "NAMRC University of Sheffield - Future Container Manufacture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-530bb418-0858-41cf-83ca-eb3dde8fbe99"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
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# NAMRC University of Sheffield - Future Container Manufacture

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-530bb418-0858-41cf-83ca-eb3dde8fbe99

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process titled "NAMRC University of Sheffield - Future Container Manufacture", focusing on the research and experimental development services industry. The contract, valued at £1,720,001, was awarded to the University of Sheffield by Sellafield Ltd, a buyer located in Seascale, England. The procurement method was a direct award, with the contract period spanning from 1 January 2019 to 26 February 2021. The tender was finalised with an end date of 1 December 2018 for submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and research, particularly those specialising in waste container manufacturing technologies. Companies that focus on improving manufacturing capabilities and innovation within the nuclear or advanced materials sectors may find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with Sellafield Ltd may allow businesses to enhance their supply chain relationships and expand their operational capacity in a growing industry.

## Notice

University of Sheffield were appointed the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre by HMG. NAMRC have been engaged to demonstrate what could be achieved from a state of the art waste container manufacturing facility, to stimulate and support supply chain companies to improve their manufacturing capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d192edf-c9d5-45e4-adab-f22cc66d258e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,720,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,720,000 |
| 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 | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2019 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d192edf-c9d5-45e4-adab-f22cc66d258e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d192edf-c9d5-45e4-adab-f22cc66d258e
  2nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11374&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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