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title: "Invitiation to Tender for the Supply of Control Systems"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9be0646-bf72-4a6e-bd1d-199558218e9e"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
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# Invitiation to Tender for the Supply of Control Systems

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9be0646-bf72-4a6e-bd1d-199558218e9e

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd is conducting an open procurement process for a contract titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Control Systems," which falls under the goods category, specifically computer control systems. This tender, associated with a contract value of £49.5 million, has reached the award stage as of 18th December 2018. The contract period extends from 18th December 2018 to 17th December 2028, with delivery required in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2018, indicating a thorough planning and evaluation phase prior to award.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in control systems, particularly those offering programmable electronic devices and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, as the buy-side organisation encourages SME participation. Companies providing technical support, software development, cybersecurity risk assessments, and training services to staff are encouraged to explore collaboration opportunities in order to leverage the long-term contract and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

A control system is defined as system for control, protection or monitoring based on one or more programmable electronic devices including all elements of the system such as power supplies and other devices, data highways and other communication paths, and other output devices. The scope of supply for this contract will include; * Support to studies * Development of the Coding standards * Software and architecture development to meet system requirements * Concept and preliminary design * System detail design, including support to system cyber security risk assessments * Establishment of common device libraries * Provision of equipment to the required schedule * Factory Acceptance Testing * Technical support to inactive Commissioning of the system * Support to installation provider and active commissioning * Spares Obsolescence Strategy (Test and certify spares, support reduction in spares) * Technical support to CSG and obsolescence management across the whole site for both new and refurbishment work * Provision of training to Sellafield Ltd staff where appropriate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a9b74-a7f8-4c4a-b5c3-8bc40ba32157 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOOD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48151000 - Computer control system

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2019 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a9b74-a7f8-4c4a-b5c3-8bc40ba32157

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a9b74-a7f8-4c4a-b5c3-8bc40ba32157
  10th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=10279&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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