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title: "DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-10"
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# DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db2c4c98-5a0d-4617-be5f-ed56a44ea60b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator" contract, led by the buying organisation Sellafield, has advanced to the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the status marked as complete. The project falls under the "Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration" category and involves services related to the development of such studies. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, it is valued at £1,444,352.88. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is slated to run from 10th March 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in technological demonstrations and pre-feasibility studies, particularly those with expertise akin to the awarded supplier, AtkinsAltrad. Although the opportunity does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established credentials in the services industry can leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the UK. The alignment with a company of Sellafield's stature may provide an advantageous platform for business growth and reputation enhancement in government-sector projects.

## Notice

DNWP0004/LOT1B/ Alpha Active Demonstrator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274d5ec2-a89b-4e64-9162-27bee43acbd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,444,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,444,352 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSALTRAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274d5ec2-a89b-4e64-9162-27bee43acbd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274d5ec2-a89b-4e64-9162-27bee43acbd7
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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