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title: "Oversize Freight Container (Type IP2) Reference number: CTM7498"
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# Oversize Freight Container (Type IP2) Reference number: CTM7498

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8975523-c4fb-4280-9b01-c1785038689c

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## Summary

The current procurement process is being led by Sellafield, seeking bids for the supply of an Oversize Freight Container (Type IP2), under reference number CTM7498. This tender falls within the transport and logistics sector, specifically related to trailers and mobile containers, and is situated in the North West region of England. The process is in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 19 October 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the early engagement notice published on 15 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying speciality containers. Companies with expertise in engineering, compliance with container safety regulations, and capabilities in testing and delivery would be ideally positioned to compete. As Sellafield seeks a supplier that can ensure compliance with stringent safety standards, this is an excellent chance for manufacturers focused on innovation and quality assurance to enhance their market presence and grow their business in the nuclear and decommissioning sectors.

## Notice

The manufacture, testing and delivery of an Oversized Freight Container (Type IP2). Compared to a conventional ISO Container, the main differences of the Oversized Freight Container is its size, the inclusion of an internal stainless-steel liner and a side opening door. Additional information: The manufacture, testing and delivery of an Oversized Freight Container (Type IP2). Compared to a conventional ISO Container, the main differences of the Oversized Freight Container is its size, the inclusion of an internal stainless-steel liner and a side opening door. Compliance is required against, but is not limited to, the following regulations: * The Supplier shall ensure compliance to the Freight Container Regulations (Safety Convention) 1984. The container shall be type approved in accordance with the requirements of the Freight Container Regulations 1984, by an inspection authority, a body registered under the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) [1] scheme by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE). * The Supplier shall ensure that any part of the container defined as a machine in accordance with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, is CE marked and as such provide Sellafield Ltd. with the technical file and certificate of conformity for that machine.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2362aa0-b11c-4c21-850d-cd7e2cf822dd |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 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 | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers
- 44613300 - Standard freight containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44619000 - Other containers

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 06:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2362aa0-b11c-4c21-850d-cd7e2cf822dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2362aa0-b11c-4c21-850d-cd7e2cf822dd
  15th September 2021 - 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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