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title: "PDRA Thermal Treatment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# PDRA Thermal Treatment

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1676508-3b11-4e57-ae51-7bf01af39123

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd has successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "PDRA Thermal Treatment" under the industry category of "Research services." This process, falling under the "Award" stage, involved a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement was conducted to source research services related to thermal treatment, with a contract awarded on 2nd January 2025 and commencing on 3rd January 2025, extending through to 31st December 2026. The total value of the contract is £355,968, and it is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses in postal code CA20 1PG.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those that can compete in selective and competitive procedures. The awarded contract, given to Sheffield Hallam University, indicates a substantial investment in specialised research projects. Despite the process not being specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale and well-established research institutions and companies are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their research capabilities.

## Notice

PDRA for Thermal Treatment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc6a690-28e9-4cb3-8d7c-42577a5db19a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,968 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,968 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc6a690-28e9-4cb3-8d7c-42577a5db19a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc6a690-28e9-4cb3-8d7c-42577a5db19a
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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