--- title: "Provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2020-08-07" --- # Provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc.json) ## Summary The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is initiating a tender process for the "Provision of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) maintenance" within the works industry category. This public procurement opportunity is based in Seascale, England, and is in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be published around November/December 2020. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is approximately £1 million, covering a contract period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025. The deadline for submission of interest is set for 31 August 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with experience in servicing Variable Speed Drives from manufacturers such as ABB, Siemens, and others. Companies that can meet security clearance requirements and possess the capacity to handle routine inspections and emergency breakdown support will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on engaging diverse suppliers in this contracting process. ## Notice There are currently approximately ~60+ Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) in use across the Sellafield site from a range of manufacturers including ABB, Cegelec, Siemens, Vacon and SEW. Sellafield is looking to conduct a tender competition for the placement of a 4-year framework agreement with one successful tenderer for the maintenance of VSDs to support Sellafield site operations. The total spend over the life of the proposed framework agreement is estimated at ~PS1M. Sellafield is seeking one successful tenderer which has previous knowledge in servicing and maintaining all the above listed manufacturer's VSDs which are all varying in age (approx. ages range from new to 30+years). The successful tenderer will be required to attend the Sellafield Ltd site to conduct the maintenance and must have the ability to obtain the necessary security clearance, this will include BPSS, SC and possibly DV level clearance (additional information can be located on the .gov website). The scope of the work will include the following: * Routine asset inspection and servicing * Breakdown support * Asset recovery * Appropriate and accurate specification of the spares * Management of existing spares * Spares provision * Obsolescence planning * Review and updating of Sellafield Ltd maintenance instructions * Training in immediate diagnosis and repairs Sellafield will be looking to publish a tender competition crica November/December 2020. This Prior Information Notice has been issued to gauge interest from the market. To register your organisation's interest in this forthcoming opportunity, please e-mail jack.x.brown@sellafieldsites.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d766b1-0ad9-48bb-89d1-3a125d035bc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2020 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d766b1-0ad9-48bb-89d1-3a125d035bc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68d766b1-0ad9-48bb-89d1-3a125d035bc4 7th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=12812&B=SELLAFIELD Sellafield will be looking to publish a tender competition crica November/December 2020. This Prior Information Notice has been issued to gauge interest from the market. To register your organisation's interest in this forthcoming opportunity, please e-mail jack.x.brown@sellafieldsites.com. - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-da2fca0e-392a-4a5a-8729-f4145fd7edfc.json.