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title: "Ongoing Support to Assist Operation of MSSS Interim Storage Models"
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# Ongoing Support to Assist Operation of MSSS Interim Storage Models

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96f804d-b098-4e0a-b47f-55fd9f5e6a13

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an award made by Sellafield Ltd for the project titled "Ongoing Support to Assist Operation of MSSS Interim Storage Models." This project falls under the advisory and consultative engineering services industry category and is located in Seascale, England. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method and is currently complete. The contract period commenced on 22nd September 2017 and extends until 30th March 2018. The total contract value is approximately £43,705, with the award published on 17th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for engineering consultancy firms and specialists in waste management and simulation services. Businesses capable of providing technical support and troubleshooting for waste behaviour simulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of the contracted work encourages firms that can demonstrate expertise in engineering support services to successfully engage with Sellafield Ltd, thus potentially expanding their portfolio within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

A computer simulation has been developed that predicts the chemical and thermal waste behaviours of a skip of waste from the MSSS facility during interim storage. Several users within Sellafiled Ltd have been provided with an introduction to these computer models and how to run cases. The scope of this work is to provide these users with ongoing troubleshooting and support. This is intended to cement the capability within Sellafield Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de03b1f8-e759-4754-bd3a-e88a52bb1624 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,705 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de03b1f8-e759-4754-bd3a-e88a52bb1624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de03b1f8-e759-4754-bd3a-e88a52bb1624
  17th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sellafieldsites.com

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