--- title: "Early Contractor Involvement - Universal Shield Block Reference number: PPP/LSS/TBC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2020-07-31" --- # Early Contractor Involvement - Universal Shield Block Reference number: PPP/LSS/TBC Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b97bfe9-01f7-472b-8164-ae44db19ba1d.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Sellafield, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Early Contractor Involvement - Universal Shield Block" (Reference number: PPP/LSS/TBC). This project falls within the industry category of concrete products and is located in Warrington, England. Notable dates for this engagement include the end date for stakeholder engagement, set for 1st October 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest in this opportunity via email to Paula Acton at Sellafield. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in concrete products, particularly those with expertise in reinforced-concrete structures and radioactive waste storage services. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in fabrication, design, and manufacturing will be well-positioned to compete. As the tender seeks to leverage supply chain expertise to meet specific requirements, innovative firms ready to contribute their knowledge in these areas will likely thrive in this bidding process. ## Notice Early Contractor Involvement: Please Email paula.acton@sellafieldsites.com to express an interest. Morgan Sindall are looking to undertake Early Contractor Involvement regarding the fabrication/design and manufacture of the Universal Shield Blocks required to be utilized in the storage vault (specification documents provided) to mitigate dose from the packages. This is a pre-cast concrete block but also contains key stainless structural elements - the extent of which is to be determined by the supply chain. Scope: Looking to leverage the expertise of the supply chain with their design , manufacture and manufacturing knowledge to understand the most appropriate way of delivering the USB's to meet dimensional & tolerance requirements as articulated within the specification documents. A full ITT will follow at a later date. Additional information: Early Contractor Involvement: Morgan Sindall are looking to undertake Early Contractor Involvement regarding the fabrication/design and manufacture of the Universal Shield Blocks required to be utilized in the storage vault (specification documents provided) to mitigate dose from the packages. This is a pre-cast concrete block but also contains key stainless structural elements - the extent of which is to be determined by the supply chain. Scope: At this stage, we are looking to leverage the expertise of the supply chain with their design , manufacture and manufacturing knowledge to understand the most appropriate way of delivering the USB's to meet dimensional & tolerance requirements as articulated within the specification documents. A full ITT will follow at a later date. If you would like to express an interest in this ECI opportunity, please email Paula Acton at paula.acton@sellafieldsites.com. Morgan Sindall will then review the companies that have expressed an interest and detail any further steps where applicable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d943bd02-0f4e-4f84-81de-febc444c68e8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 31 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 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 | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6AU | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 44114200 - Concrete products - 45223500 - Reinforced-concrete structures - 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work - 90521200 - Radioactive waste storage services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2020 at 06:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d943bd02-0f4e-4f84-81de-febc444c68e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d943bd02-0f4e-4f84-81de-febc444c68e8 31st 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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