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title: "DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations"
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published: "2026-07-15"
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# DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83cfc90e-32b8-4096-89a1-db5edac0341c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations" has been completed. The buying organisation, Sellafield Ltd, located in Whitehaven, United Kingdom, is in charge of this project within the North West region. This tender falls under the industry category of decommissioning services, with a contract value of £1,668,858.75. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the tender process culminated in the award stage as of 15th July 2026. The contract period is slated to run from 15th July 2026 to 9th July 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in works related to decommissioning services. Although the procurement was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with the necessary resources and experience in decommissioning are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The project requires specific expertise in handling early fuel retrievals, positioning companies with a strong background in similar operations favourably for participation in future opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

DNWP0038/LOT1B/ PILE 1 Early Fuel Retrievals - Installation & Operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1198dcb-7724-49c6-9ef0-ee5208f61b4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,668,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,668,858 |
| 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 | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSALTRAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1198dcb-7724-49c6-9ef0-ee5208f61b4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1198dcb-7724-49c6-9ef0-ee5208f61b4b
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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