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title: "PIN Notice Skip Retrievals & Size Reduction Reference number: L33201-Skip Retrievals"
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# PIN Notice Skip Retrievals & Size Reduction Reference number: L33201-Skip Retrievals

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc0dee14-33a1-4c07-9f39-a20454ac3cfa

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by Sellafield, focusing on the 'PIN Notice Skip Retrievals & Size Reduction' project. This initiative is related to the demolition, site preparation, and clearance work within the nuclear industry, specifically at the Chapelcross facility in Thornbury, England, with the postal code BS35 1RQ. Interested parties have until 30th April 2022 to engage with the buyer to discuss market capabilities prior to the official tender process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste removal, demolition, and environmental services, particularly those equipped to handle nuclear materials. Companies that are adept in packaging low and intermediate level nuclear waste, as well as providers of diving services, will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging early in the planning stage allows businesses to align their capabilities with the requirements outlined by Sellafield and potentially shape the forthcoming tender documentation.

## Notice

This is the PIN notice for Pre Market engagement regarding Chapelcross Skip retrievals and size reduction project. The Chapelcross Ponds facility was used during the Reactor operating period, predominantly for the cooling and storage of irradiated fuel, prior to its transfer to the Sellafield Site for reprocessing. Additional information: Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of waste from Pond 2 based at Chapelcross Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities, expertise and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdf58b-e3ad-42b3-ba1c-8b01d22e42b9 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2022 |
| 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 | THORNBURY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS35 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Severn Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste
- 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 05:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdf58b-e3ad-42b3-ba1c-8b01d22e42b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fdf58b-e3ad-42b3-ba1c-8b01d22e42b9
  6th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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