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title: "WP 5.3: Trial Rig - Prep for Shep Reference number: U52/2000464462 / FGMSP"
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# WP 5.3: Trial Rig - Prep for Shep Reference number: U52/2000464462 / FGMSP

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b8f413f-f36a-44bc-be3a-6df1a21fef67

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## Summary

The buying organization for this procurement process is Sellafield, located in England. The title of the tender is "WP 5.3: Trial Rig - Prep for Shep," belonging to the industry category of software copyright consultancy services. The procurement stage is completed, with a contract value of £1,990,500. The deadline for the tender period was on 22nd October 2021, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024.

This procurement opportunity, awarded directly to NuVision Engineering, Inc., offers business growth potential for organisations in the software consultancy services sector. Companies capable of transportation, design, and documentation services within the North West region of the UK would be well-suited to compete. The tender presents a specific requirement for the modification and installation of test rig software, providing a focused opportunity for firms with expertise in this area.

## Notice

Contractor's extent of supply shall include the following (Please refer to SP/LPSERP- 035/PROJ/00207/A) : a) Transport of the existing test rig from Chorley, UK to the contractor's facility. b) Design, supply and setting to work the test rig with the modified phase 2 PJM software. c) The contractor shall specify interfaces for services and quantities required for the rig. d) The contractor shall specify interfaces for control with ancillary equipment. e) Painting and protection as required. f) Delivery to Sellafield site. g) Supporting Documentation, (see section 6.3 of Specification SP/LPSERP- 035/PROJ/00207/A) h) Lifting points for installation (as required). i) Provision of technical support during construction and commissioning at Sellafield. j) Declaration of Conformity for the quarter scale rig, including UKCA plate attached to the re-purposed quarter scale test rig as stated in section Error! Reference source not found. in the specification (SP/LPSERP-035/PROJ/00207/A). k) Recommended spares list for operational life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f395a65b-2619-49cd-b4cb-d24076c18056 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,990,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,990,500 |
| 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 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUVISION ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79121100 - Software copyright consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2023 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f395a65b-2619-49cd-b4cb-d24076c18056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f395a65b-2619-49cd-b4cb-d24076c18056
  28th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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