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title: "Provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance, including scheduled preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response and telephone support."
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# Provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance, including scheduled preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response and telephone support.

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f68be1d-4ce8-4a71-84dd-2b8d01757832

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance services initiated by Sellafield Ltd., located in West Cumbria, England. The tender is currently at the active stage and is part of the open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their bids by 3rd September 2021, as the contract duration spans 4.5 years, starting from 31st January 2022 to 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services," with a contract value of £2.5 million. Companies are encouraged to review all tender documentation available on Sellafield's Complete Tender Management System to formulate their bids.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in Variable Speed Drives and the capability to provide ongoing support, including emergency response and preventative maintenance. Companies with access to OEM parts and experience in delivering comprehensive service solutions will be favourably positioned to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the tender documents.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd has a requirement for a service provider to supply Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance, including scheduled preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown response and telephone support. Sellafield has a range of VSDs located throughout it's site in West Cumbria. Tenderers are requested to review all of the tender documentation including the ITT, T&Cs and Scope of work and to submit a bid if so desired. All tender documentation can be accessed on Sellafield's Complete Tender Management (CTM) System, searching tender reference 13442. The duration of the contract will be 4.5 years, this will include a 3 month Mobilisation Period, 4 years of service delivery and a 3 month Exit Period. Sellafield is seeking an experienced supply chain partner who can deliver the full scope of work across all Sellafield's VSD assets, as listed within the scoping document. Service providers must have the ability to carry out the scope of work across all OEM's VSDs and have the ability to source the required spare parts in a timely fashion (as outlined within the scoping document). Queries regarding this tender should be directed to Jack Brown via Sellafield's CTM messaging system, or by contacting jack.x.brown@sellafieldsites.com / 019467 88099.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adafa69e-a4ec-4893-969e-a28c9d8d3d72 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 07:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adafa69e-a4ec-4893-969e-a28c9d8d3d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adafa69e-a4ec-4893-969e-a28c9d8d3d72
  12th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13821&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data, please see Sellafield's CTM System.
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company, please see Sellafield's CTM System.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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