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title: "High accuracy inspection system for deployment into active cells"
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# High accuracy inspection system for deployment into active cells

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-899197a6-4c2e-4a8a-bcee-3084481e3b64

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Sellafield Ltd, a prominent buyer located in Warrington, England, issuing a tender for the "High Accuracy Inspection System for deployment into active cells." This project falls under the technical inspection services category (CPV code: 71631000) and is currently in the Award stage following the completion of its tender period, which ended on 16 November 2016. The estimated total value of this procurement is £250,000, covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of development. The awarded contract was confirmed on 16 January 2017, with a contract period spanning from 1 February 2017 to 31 July 2018.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, especially those with expertise in developing high-precision inspection systems. Companies that provide innovative technological solutions and have a proven track record in similar projects are encouraged to consider this as a viable opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Phase 1 - The requirement is to develop a prototype High Accuracy Inspection System capable of inspecting the interior areas of the storage cell which will generate quantitative data on the condition of the cell (i.e. identify the size of deposits). The High Accuracy Inspection System must be able to record images of the cell in the environment. Full scope details are available in the ITT documentation. phase 2 will be dependant on the outcome of Phase 1. The estimated value of this procurement is to cover for progression of both Phase 1 and Phase 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1135a6-fe0b-4aa0-ad6e-d5a58799f0f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1135a6-fe0b-4aa0-ad6e-d5a58799f0f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1135a6-fe0b-4aa0-ad6e-d5a58799f0f7
  27th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9216&B=SELLAFIELD
  High Accuracy Inspection System
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sellafieldsites.com

## Provenance

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