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title: "Invitiation to Tender for the Supply of Control Systems"
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# Invitiation to Tender for the Supply of Control Systems

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f048a4b-267b-4f79-adbc-2a621de78068

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is inviting tenders for the supply of control systems, focusing on programmable electronic devices and their associated components. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for computer control systems, and is located in the North West of England. The tender period is active, with submissions accepted until 9th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 15th June 2018 and will last for ten years, concluding on 14th June 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in control systems, software development, and cybersecurity solutions. Companies capable of supporting comprehensive studies, system design, and training for Sellafield Ltd staff would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability classification, which indicates a favourable environment for their participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

A control system is defined as system for control, protection or monitoring based on one or more programmable electronic devices including all elements of the system such as power supplies and other devices, data highways and other communication paths, and other output devices. The scope of supply for this contract will include; * Support to studies * Development of the Coding standards * Software and architecture development to meet system requirements * Concept and preliminary design * System detail design, including support to system cyber security risk assessments * Establishment of common device libraries * Provision of equipment to the required schedule * Factory Acceptance Testing * Technical support to inactive Commissioning of the system * Support to installation provider and active commissioning * Spares Obsolescence Strategy (Test and certify spares, support reduction in spares) * Technical support to CSG and obsolescence management across the whole site for both new and refurbishment work * Provision of training to Sellafield Ltd staff where appropriate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cace523-f610-48b0-b01d-05df6e5c9ef8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2018 - 14 Jun 2028 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48151000 - Computer control system

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2018 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cace523-f610-48b0-b01d-05df6e5c9ef8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cace523-f610-48b0-b01d-05df6e5c9ef8
  4th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=10279&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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