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title: "Independent Certification Assessment Services"
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# Independent Certification Assessment Services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeca25c0-e967-475f-b514-6f3b6d047e22

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services. The contract was awarded to LRQA Verification Limited and involves several participating entities including Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, Nuclear Waste Services Limited, International Nuclear Services, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, and the National Nuclear Laboratory. This collaborative effort falls under the industry category of system quality assurance planning services and certification services. The contract, valued at £2,190,000 GBP, will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2028, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and certification services, particularly those accredited by UKAS or equivalent international bodies. SMEs will find this contract particularly accessible, promoting business growth through collaboration with key players in the nuclear sector. By securing contracts like these, businesses can expand their portfolios, gain industry recognition, and contribute to vital national projects involving nuclear decommissioning and management. Firms equipped to deliver high standards of certification and quality assurance within the stipulated contract period will be well-positioned to compete and benefit from this tender.

## Notice

Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF). This is a collaborative procurement including the following Participating Entities (PE's): 1. Sellafield Ltd 2. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ("NRS") 3. Nuclear Waste Services Limited ("NWS") 4. International Nuclear Services ("INS"); and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited ("PNTL") - 5. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority ("NDA"); and its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited; and 6. National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee81e4c1-7eb7-43c5-a06c-3f3b13bf307a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,190,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LRQA VERIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee81e4c1-7eb7-43c5-a06c-3f3b13bf307a
- 26 Mar 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b171812f-68dd-4b99-bcf5-873d28116902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee81e4c1-7eb7-43c5-a06c-3f3b13bf307a
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b171812f-68dd-4b99-bcf5-873d28116902
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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