--- title: "Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b9ace66-ef6b-43d4-9800-3e9d0298591e.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd is initiating a tender for the project titled "Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System" in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of computer control systems and is currently in the Tender stage. The purpose of the project is to replace the existing Distributed Control System (DCS) at the Waste Packaging and Encapsulation Plant with a modern control system. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th April 2025 and the estimated contract period running from 12th September 2025 to 12th September 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the contract value is estimated at £7,600,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modern control systems, particularly those with expertise in computer control and communication systems. Companies that can provide advanced DCS hardware, software, and system configuration will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The project also entails integrating additional functionalities and ensuring minimal operational disruption during the system changeover. SMEs with robust technical capabilities and experience in similar control system projects stand to benefit from this opportunity by contributing to a high-profile initiative at Sellafield Ltd. ## Notice The Waste Packaging and Encapsulation Plant (WPEP) is a two-line process plant designed for encapsulating Flocculant (FLOC) arisings from the Enhanced Actinide Removal Plant (EARP) process, waste from the Segregated Effluent Treatment Plant (SETP) and the Effluent Plant Maintenance Facility (EPMF). The waste is encapsulated in stainless steel drums within a cement mix. Filled drums are lidded, and then monitored before being stored, initially in the WPEP Store, before being exported for longer term storage in the Encapsulated Product Stores. The aim of the project is to replace the existing WPEP Distributed Control System (DCS) with a replacement control system based on modern technologies, whilst applying relevant Sellafield standards, guides and procedures. The project aims to: * Replace the existing DCS hardware, system software and configuration with a modern control system ensuring that the plant continues to function in the same manner * Incorporate the currently independent Drum Decontamination and Powders PLC functionality to the replacement WPEP control system The operability of the replacement control system is to align, as closely as possible, to the existing control system to reduce the impact on operator training and the changeover between the two systems. * The replacement control system will be installed such that the existing control system remains in situ, providing a fall-back in the event of delays or commissioning issues. However, given space constraints, it may not be possible to do this in all instances and some existing equipment may be removed prior to installing elements of the replacement control system. Please note the duration of the contract is an estimate which will be finalised upon Contract Award. Parties who are interested in potentially submitting a tender for this opportunity are requested to register on the shared service Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) OneNDA eCommercial Systems powered by Atamis, which can be accessed via the URL https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome . Parties who register on this system should then register against Atamis Project C13138 in order to access the Waste Packaging & Encapsulation Plant Distributed Control System opportunity in order to: - view the procurement and tender documents, - ask questions or request further information using the inbuilt messaging facility; and - submit your tender response ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24031885-a1fc-4da3-97be-65277bf06b4f | | 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 | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,600,000 | | 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 | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 32573000 - Communications control system - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems - 35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems - 42961000 - Command and control system - 48151000 - Computer control system ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24031885-a1fc-4da3-97be-65277bf06b4f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24031885-a1fc-4da3-97be-65277bf06b4f 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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