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title: "DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn"
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# DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e1b8b5a-3824-4ab1-a23e-a1cb09bbefef

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, located in Whitehaven, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the project titled "DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn," which falls under the decommissioning services industry category. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 10th November 2026. The tender carried a total value of £4,028,339.53 and ended on 24th March 2025. The award was granted to ADAPT, a supplier based at Westlakes Science Park in Moor Row, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning services, particularly for those capable of handling early fuel retrieval projects. While suitability requirements for SMEs and VCSEs were not prioritised, the substantial contract value and extended timeline make it ideal for experienced contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the nuclear decommissioning sector. Companies with expert knowledge in decommissioning and the capacity to manage large-scale projects will find abundant growth prospects through this contract.

## Notice

DDP00770 - Pile 1 Early Fuel Retrieval Lead & Learn

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31be513c-35ea-49b3-bb45-81fb113d6b84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,028,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,028,339 |
| 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 | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAPT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31be513c-35ea-49b3-bb45-81fb113d6b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31be513c-35ea-49b3-bb45-81fb113d6b84
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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