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title: "Road Trailers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
published: "2018-12-22"
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# Road Trailers

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac62d13b-efb0-4230-97c1-69a0dafbef5c

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd has completed a procurement process for the supply of Universal Road Trailers to assist in the transport of Intermediate Level Waste at their facilities in Seascale, North West England. The tender, which was initiated on 22nd December 2018, involved an open procurement method due to its competitive nature. The total contract value is approximately £2.6 million, with a minimum requirement of five trailers and the possibility of up to fourteen, as well as associated equipment. The contract period commenced on 18th December 2018 and extends until 17th December 2025, following the tender period that ended on 6th August 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in trailer manufacturing and supply, particularly those that can provide general-purpose trailers and associated equipment. Companies aiming to participate in similar future tenders may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities, as highlighted by the suitability assessment addressing their capacity to fulfil the contract requirements. Engaging with Sellafield Ltd could foster growth for these businesses through long-term contracts and establishing a reputation in the nuclear waste management sector.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd has a significant volume of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) from Legacy Ponds & Silos (LP&S) and from Decommissioning that will be interim stored at Sellafield. The waste will be transported from the retrievals plants to the interim storage facilities and/or processing plants on the Sellafield road system in shielded Packages. This Procurement is for a guaranteed minimum of five and a potential maximum of fourteen Universal Road Trailers and associated equipment (Canopies and Canopy Sands) upon which Sellafield will transport the waste for LP&S. Scope of Work Information Checking, Design, Supply of Materials, Manufacture, Cleaning, Painting and Protection, Inspection and Testing at Contractor's Works, Delivery and Provision of Documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cb9ffd-86a7-4b9f-b87c-532df5764aec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,595,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,595,236 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING TRAILERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34223300 - Trailers
- 34223310 - General-purpose trailers

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2018 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cb9ffd-86a7-4b9f-b87c-532df5764aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50cb9ffd-86a7-4b9f-b87c-532df5764aec
  22nd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9882&B=SELLAFIELD
  There are no attachments
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  There are no attachments

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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