--- title: "Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE) Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630df1d6-8cac-4d1c-8719-fe66610abb58.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd is inviting bids for the "Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE)" framework, targeting the nuclear facilities within the Spent Fuel Management (SFM) and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) areas. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with a tender period ending on 24 April 2025. The framework will cover design, procurement, installation, modifications, asset care, and support activities, along with integrated project controls and project management, over a span of up to 15 years. The estimated project value ranges between £1.9bn and £3.6bn. The delivery location is within the North West of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code CA20 1PG. The project will be divided into two lots under a restricted procedure procurement method. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of plant and equipment. Companies experienced in engineering, construction, and asset care within industrial and nuclear settings will find this framework particularly relevant. The large project scope and extended duration offer substantial potential for long-term contracts, ensuring sustained revenue. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises or consortiums capable of handling high-value, complex projects will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice The Project and Asset Care Execution (PACE) Framework opportunity will deliver Core Team, Jobs, Tasks, Projects and Gated Projects in nuclear facilities within the Spent Fuel Management (SFM) and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) areas, but with the potential to deliver across any onsite nuclear facility where needed. The work involves maintaining existing asset condition and providing new asset capabilities when needed, which requires a level of Sellafield Ltd Integrated Partner engagement, subject matter expertise and assurance. Typically, the work will be in line with the following: * Design, procurement, installation, modifications and commissioning of plant and equipment, and their dismantlement and removal; * Asset care and support activities; and * Integrated project controls and project management. Sellafield are procuring two (2) Lot PACE Partners to provide the full suite of PACE capabilities and it will be carried out as a single procurement consisting of 2 Lots: * Lot 1 - PACE Partner (SFM) * Lot 2 - PACE Partner (SNM) The frameworks will be for a period of nine (9) years, with the option to extend for a further six (6) to a maximum of 15 years. The estimated value is within a range of PS1.9bn to PS3.6bn (inflated) across the 15 year duration, with PS2.4bn being the mid-point based on the anticipated scope and volume. Sellafield gives no guarantee as to the actual spend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895ff416-b11b-43ab-b051-63da187f60e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000,000 | | 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 | WARRINGTON | | Post town | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 43320000 - Construction equipment - 44421722 - Safety cases - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work - 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895ff416-b11b-43ab-b051-63da187f60e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895ff416-b11b-43ab-b051-63da187f60e1 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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