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title: "PIN (2) Market Engagement Event 9th January 2025 - VLA Analysis"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2024-12-16"
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# PIN (2) Market Engagement Event 9th January 2025 - VLA Analysis

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-872366ae-f7f9-4806-968e-b2da5441a8c6

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is initiating a public procurement process focused on Very Low Active (VLA) Analysis services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, identified under the title "PIN (2) Market Engagement Event 9th January 2025 - VLA Analysis," is presently in the planning stage. The key engagement event is scheduled to take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on 9th January 2025, with an engagement end date set for 2nd April 2025. The procurement falls under the industry categories of Analysis services (CPV 71620000) and Laboratory services (CPV 71900000), with a substantial contract value of £103,000,000. Relevant parties must register through the Atamis system under Project C22676 to participate and access further documentation.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in analysis and laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities to manage VLA Analysis. Companies that register and actively engage in the upcoming market engagement event can gain insights into the procurement requirements and position themselves strategically. Although targeting larger enterprises (as SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically suited), businesses can anticipate growth through potential collaboration and the substantial contract opportunity afforded by Sellafield Ltd, a leading organisation in the region.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN 2), without call for competition, is to alert the market that Sellafield Ltd is to continue Market Engagement activity for the forthcoming Very Low Active (VLA) Analysis Procurement. PIN No 1 can be accessed via the following URL: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1384ddda-1ed3-4735-b647-74903b21c4de The engagement will take place via Microsoft Teams on 9th January 2025, further details will be shared via Atamis to registered suppliers. Parties who register on this system should then register against Atamis Project C22676, where they can confirm their attendance for the market engagement event, review documentation once it is issued ahead of the engagement and also ask Sellafield any questions regarding the engagement or the Procurement. Suppliers already registered against Atamis Project C22676 are not required to re register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8fd2f4-cf8a-4f4c-9d2f-c79fd1257b90 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| 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

- 16 Dec 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8fd2f4-cf8a-4f4c-9d2f-c79fd1257b90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8fd2f4-cf8a-4f4c-9d2f-c79fd1257b90
  16th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1384ddda-1ed3-4735-b647-74903b21c4de

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