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title: "Purchase of a Vessell"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
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# Purchase of a Vessell

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-833daae8-6a40-46eb-97ca-136ed347c844

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is seeking to procure a second-hand vessel to address a significant failure of its existing vessel, the MV Eagle, which hindered its operational capabilities. Title "Purchase of a Vessel" falls under the industry category of specialised boats, and the procurement, classified as a limited tendering process, is currently in the Award stage. The contract period for this procurement commenced on 23 March 2017 and concluded on 7 April 2017, with an award date of 13 April 2017, following a tender period that ended on 22 March 2017. The purchasing location is Seascale, England, with the postal code CA20 1PG.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in maritime vessels and equipment, particularly those offering second-hand boats that can meet regulatory compliance. Given the nature of this contract, companies experienced in environmental and safety regulations, as well as those familiar with the requirements of the Environmental Agency and ONR Site Licence Condition 28, would be well-suited to compete. This is an ideal time for organisations in the maritime sector to showcase their capabilities in providing necessary solutions swiftly and effectively.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd's existing vessel (MV Eagle) had a major failure to the port engine in September 2016 which has resulted in Sellafield Ltd being unable to fully deploy the vessel. Sellafield Ltd has a requirement to deliver: appropriate Examination, Inspection and Maintenance (EIM&T) activities to cover the Environmental Permit for Radioactive Substances Regulations, issued by the Environmental Agency to Sellafield Ltd. There is also a requirement to comply with ONR Site Licence Condition 28 in line with the 'Lagoon and Sealines Radiological Safety Case'. In order to ensure compliance and meet regulatory expectations Sellafield Ltd has taken the decision to procure a second hand vessel in order to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516fe4d5-d985-4862-819b-35ab08bcf634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 7 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,879,598 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALICAT WORKBOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516fe4d5-d985-4862-819b-35ab08bcf634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516fe4d5-d985-4862-819b-35ab08bcf634
  18th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9641&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sellafieldsites.com

## Provenance

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