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title: "HFC Boxes ( HIGH FORCE COMPACTION)"
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# HFC Boxes ( HIGH FORCE COMPACTION)

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81b7c531-80d7-488d-918b-d0a68a930606

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is seeking suppliers for the supply of high force compaction boxes (HFCs) and anti-spring back plates (ASBPs) for use in their Waste Monitoring and Compaction facility in West Cumbria. The contract value ranges from £1,000,000 to £1,800,000, with a tender deadline of 30th December 2022. This procurement falls under the "Miscellaneous fabricated products" industry category and is open for businesses to compete.

This tender from Sellafield Ltd presents opportunities for suppliers in the fabrication industry, particularly those with expertise in mild steel, fabrication work, and packaging of low level nuclear waste. Businesses considering bidding should note the ongoing demand for 500 to 800 HFCs and 750 to 1200 ASBPs annually. With the contract period starting from 28th February 2023 to 27th February 2028, this tender offers a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd is seeking to enter into an arrangement for the supply of high force compaction boxes (HFCs) and anti-spring back plates (ASBPs) for use in Sellafield's Waste Monitoring and Compaction (WAMAC) facility on the Sellafield site in West Cumbria. HFC's are bespoke 1m3 carbon steel boxes. The ASBPs are again bespoke, manufactured from carbon steel and designed to fit within the HFC Box. The demand range for HFCs is expected to be between 500 and 800 per year. The most like figure is 600. The demand range for ASBPs is between 750 and 1200 per year. The most likely figure is 900. On average Sellafield will require the manufacture of 50 boxes and 75 ASBPs per month. The full contract value range is between PS1,000,000 and PS1,800,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031064c-4101-48cc-a8f5-9a1dd117608f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7NA |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
- 44450000 - Mild steel
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031064c-4101-48cc-a8f5-9a1dd117608f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0031064c-4101-48cc-a8f5-9a1dd117608f
  21st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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