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title: "Early Pre-Market Engagement - Replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive Reference number: PH000294"
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# Early Pre-Market Engagement - Replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive Reference number: PH000294

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c201ad6b-f3eb-4351-9bd5-c2a7ff70f2a3

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Sellafield, as part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), concerning a replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement for the Operation & Management of the National Nuclear Archive. This early pre-market engagement exercise, identified by reference number PH000294, is in the planning stage and aims to explore potential delivery models and procurement approaches. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback by the engagement deadline on 1st June 2021. The procurement encompasses areas including records management, facilities management, and security services, with a primary focus on the road transport services industry as classified under CPV code 60100000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management, document management, and security services, as well as consultants experienced in project management and environmental management. Companies that can offer innovative solutions within these domains will be well-equipped to engage in this early market exercise, providing they align their proposals with the NDA's needs for a new partnership agreement. By participating, businesses could contribute to shaping the future procurement process and potentially secure a role in the ongoing management of vital national archival services.

## Notice

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), on behalf of NDA Archives Limited (NDAAL), invite interested parties to participate in an early market engagement exercise to explore the delivery model approaches and procurement of a replacement Commercial Partnership Agreement. The services of the Commercial Partnership Agreement may include but not be limited to; archiving and records management, project services, facilities management (FM) and building management, security and management of the overall programme of works. Additional information: An engagement pack has been prepared providing background, indicative scope and delivery models being considered by NDAAL. Feedback and input are sought from the market on the information provided in this engagement to; develop greater understanding on the market and the factors affecting it, understand interest in a future opportunity, aid development of NDAAL's future approach, and inform the re-procurement process. Interested providers who wish to participate in this early market engagement are requested to download and review the engagement pack from the CTM e-tendering and engagement portal, complete the questionnaire and submit, through the CTM portal, by the closing date and time for the engagement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3709ab-5a65-45fa-a069-58eba4e0faae |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79342300 - Customer services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79520000 - Reprographic services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 79995100 - Archiving services
- 79995200 - Cataloguing services
- 79996100 - Records management
- 79999100 - Scanning services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 92510000 - Library and archive services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 06:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3709ab-5a65-45fa-a069-58eba4e0faae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3709ab-5a65-45fa-a069-58eba4e0faae
  5th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/nda-archive

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