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title: "High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers"
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# High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74a94f0a-466f-49fd-b9cc-e6b8af499b77

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) through Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts for the provision of High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers (HISSC) for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste storage. This procurement involved the manufacture, testing, inspection, and delivery of HISSC by four suppliers, with varying supply profiles for different container types. The total contract value for this award is GBP 104,645,489, with a selective procurement method used. The tender period ended on 19th August 2021, and the contract period is from 8th January 2024 to 7th January 2036.

This tender award for High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the nuclear waste management industry. Organizations specialising in manufacturing stainless steel containers, storage solutions, nuclear fuels, and waste management services would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. The buyer, Sellafield Ltd, has indicated a commitment to engaging SMEs in its procurement processes, highlighting potential opportunities for smaller suppliers to participate and contribute to this critical project.

## Notice

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste. As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture. Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below: Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700 Lot 4: WVP Container = 600 All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors. As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2. Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e74c1bf-8ffa-4af3-9f58-e049d1a57fe1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,645,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,645,489 |
| 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 | BIRCHWOOD |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CW FLETCHER; GRAHAM ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 14622000 - Steel
- 44613000 - Large containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44616000 - Drums
- 44616200 - Waste drums
- 44618400 - Cans
- 44619000 - Other containers
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste
- 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e74c1bf-8ffa-4af3-9f58-e049d1a57fe1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e74c1bf-8ffa-4af3-9f58-e049d1a57fe1
  5th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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