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title: "CANCELLED - Procurement: Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples"
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# CANCELLED - Procurement: Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7da46fa3-6e9f-45ab-948d-28d35d936efb

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, a prominent organisation based in Hinton House, Birchwood, is handling a public procurement contracting process titled "Analysis of Low Active, Very Low Active and Environmental Samples." This tender, classified under the industry categories of Analysis Services and Laboratory Services (CPV codes 71620000 and 71900000 respectively), is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, primarily CA20 1PG. Currently, the procurement is at the Tender stage with the Tender Period ending on 12th December 2023. The contract is set to commence on 31st July 2025 and will run until 30th July 2035. This open procedure (above threshold) aims to engage providers through an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical and laboratory services, particularly those capable of handling low active and very low active samples. With substantial funding availability, valued between £86,500,000 and £103,000,000, this contract represents a lucrative opportunity for companies with robust capabilities in sample pickup, transport, testing, and reporting. Although this procurement does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large and well-established analytical service providers are well-suited to compete, fostering potential business growth and long-term engagements within the industry.

## Notice

Please be aware that Sellafield Ltd has taken the decision to cancel the above-mentioned Procurement, in line with section 12.15 of the Invitation to Tender instructions document issued with the tender pack "Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement", (see below). 12.15 Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to: 12.15.1 cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement at any stage. 12.15.2 not award any Contract; and /or 12.15.3 amend the terms and conditions of the Procurement at any stage. The future strategy for the Procurement of Analytical Services is currently under internal review, Sellafield Ltd will provide updates via the Find a Tender Service in due course. Please continue to monitor for any further communications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c31a9afe-b6db-4f0e-a58c-d45a5b885219 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c31a9afe-b6db-4f0e-a58c-d45a5b885219
- 19 Sep 2023 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4089805b-b03e-46ac-831b-56439e999b02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c31a9afe-b6db-4f0e-a58c-d45a5b885219
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4089805b-b03e-46ac-831b-56439e999b02
  19th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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