--- title: "Nuclear Diving Capability- DRAFT NEC TERM SERVIICE CONTRACT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Nuclear Diving Capability- DRAFT NEC TERM SERVIICE CONTRACT Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65646775-7de8-4cb5-b778-092de6fe531b.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited involves an open procedure above the threshold for the provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability, with an indicative contract value of £18,000,000. The project is categorised under Diving Services (CPV code 98363000) and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at Sellafield. The current stage is the planning stage, with the future issuance of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) anticipated around October/November 2024. Potential bidders are urged to register on the ATAMIS portal to participate. Key dates include the feedback submission deadline on 4th October 2024 and the projected contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-hazard and risk-reduction activities, particularly those with expertise in nuclear sites. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering services such as safety case development, trialling and tooling, radiological surveys, and diving operations management. Companies that engage in technical advisory roles, project campaigns, or have substantial operational diving teams will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, promoting substantial business growth by securing a long-term high-value contract at a leading nuclear facility. ## Notice DRAFT - NEC TERM SERVICE CONTRACT With reference to the pending Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a Nuclear Diving Capability at Sellafield, please find attached a DRAFT copy of the proposed contract terms. The document has been issued for your perusal and comments. Please note:- THIS DRAFT IS BEING SHARED FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES TO OBTAIN SPECIFIC FEEDBACK FROM THE MARKET. THE ENTIRETY OF THIS DRAFT CONTRACT (INCLUDING THE COMMERCIAL MODEL) IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE] Please submit any feedback up to and including 04th October 2024 1700hrs CAPABILITY DESCRIPTION The Provision of a Nuclear Diving Capability for Legacy Ponds at Sellafield. The proof of concept to use divers in supporting High Hazard and Risk Reduction HHRR has been demonstrated and proven at Sellafield, a Nuclear Diving Capability will include but may not be limited to: providing technical support in developing the safety case and diving scope, manufacturing specific tooling, undertaking trial dives in simulated ponds, and mobilising dive teams on-plant where diving activities will include managing sludge and trialling a range of clean-up activities please note there is no commitment as to actual volume of work. It is envisaged the Diving Capabilities will have the ability to deliver the following capabilities: 1. Safety Case development and permissions 2. Trialling and Tooling 3. Radiological Surveys (Underwater) 4. Mobilisation and Demobilisation activities to support diving operations 5 Diving Resource Capability and Capacity Activities will be aligned to 4 workstreams and will include but may not be limited to the following, :- Technical advisory, Project Campaign, Programme Core Team, Ops Divers The Open Tender will be issued via the ATAMIS which is a procurement and tendering platform. Please ensure you have registered on the ATAMIS portal if you wish to participate and view relevant information. Please visit the NDA Atamis website to register. Indicative date for ITT issue is October/November 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82c676a-ee33-4ab6-ab3a-2f86ea8a92d1 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7XY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Bransty | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 09:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82c676a-ee33-4ab6-ab3a-2f86ea8a92d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82c676a-ee33-4ab6-ab3a-2f86ea8a92d1 20th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0009cda0-141b-45d2-be0a-f0da9073246c LPOU NEC4 Term Service Contract - DRAFT(149931565.3) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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