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title: "Universal Road Trailers"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-06-09"
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# Universal Road Trailers

Buyer: SELLAFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e03dbf-6e40-4219-ab8b-20cd0a5780de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Universal Road Trailers is managed by Sellafield, a notable buyer based in Warrington, England. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically classified under trailers (CPV code 34223300). The tender is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 10 December 2018. The total contract value is approximately £2,800,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000. The contract period is set to run from 10 December 2018 until 9 December 2025, providing ample duration for supplier engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the manufacturing and supply sectors. Companies involved in materials supply, engineering design, and trailer construction would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, enabling a broad range of suppliers to participate, thus fostering a competitive environment that can enhance innovation and quality in delivery of the required products.

## Notice

An opportunity to review preliminary copies of a Functional Specification and Drawings for the supply of Universal Road Trailers ahead of a call for competition in February 2018. A Note for the Record from the Supplier Day held in Warrington on 23rd November 2017 is available for viewing. Additional information: Supply of materials, Information Checking, Detail Design, Manufacture, Inspection and Testing at Contractor's Works, Assembly, Cleaning, Painting, Delivery, Assistance with Trials, Training, Provision of Documentation of five Universal Road Trailers with an option to procure a further quantity of nine of the same design. Following the Supplier Day for Universal Road Trailers held at Sellafield Limited (SL) on 23rd November 2017 (ID: 2017-116929 dated 24/08/17), as requested SL has decided to release preliminary versions of a Functional Specification and Drawings prior to a call for competition in February 2018. For details of the award see the Sellafield notice 'Road trailers' published on 22/12/2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbde1a-77d9-42b3-8ce4-7bbd4da31164 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | KING TRAILERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34223300 - Trailers

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbde1a-77d9-42b3-8ce4-7bbd4da31164
- 3 Jan 2020 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf81b4d-7d14-44fb-98b2-62b4a0da0e28
- 14 Nov 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf81b4d-7d14-44fb-98b2-62b4a0da0e28
- 21 Dec 2017 at 10:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d65e42-57cd-46d8-b1cd-a6cb2eb5286e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8bbde1a-77d9-42b3-8ce4-7bbd4da31164
  9th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf81b4d-7d14-44fb-98b2-62b4a0da0e28
  3rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d65e42-57cd-46d8-b1cd-a6cb2eb5286e
  21st December 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

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