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title: "Category Management - Supply of Shield Doors"
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# Category Management - Supply of Shield Doors

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0dd8999-0191-488b-99cc-4fcbc94063fd

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the title "Category Management - Supply of Shield Doors," initiated by Sellafield Ltd, a prominent player in the UK nuclear industry. The tender involves the supply of up to 41 radiation shielding doors and is categorised under the goods industry, specifically in the fabrication and armoured door sectors. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2017, with the awarded contract period running from 15th August 2017 to 15th August 2027. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, enabling a broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of specialised construction materials, particularly those capable of producing reinforced and armoured doors. Companies providing fabrication work or radiation protection services would find this contract advantageous, especially if they can offer advice on installation support, operator training, and ongoing maintenance strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, given the eligibility mentioned in the tender, potentially enhancing their market presence within the nuclear sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of up to 41 radiation shielding doors to be delivered to Sellafield Ltd's major projects requiring such a solution, which includes the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP). The scope of the contract includes design, manufacture and the supply of the shield doors with a range of sizes, weights and configurations from horizontal to vertical sliding doors. Installation of new shield doors and refurbishment of existing shield doors is excluded from this contract. However, installation support including commissioning, operator and maintenance training plus an on-going maintenance and spares supply strategy will be included within the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fc92fb-5fab-4cf0-a18b-136124d3b708 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,839,544 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANSALDO NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 44221200 - Doors
- 44421500 - Armoured or reinforced doors
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 21:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fc92fb-5fab-4cf0-a18b-136124d3b708

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37fc92fb-5fab-4cf0-a18b-136124d3b708
  24th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=9447&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sellafieldsites.com

## Provenance

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