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title: "SL HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dad6"
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# SL HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 1

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dad6

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, a public body based in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "SL HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 1", which falls under the research and development services and consultancy services category. The awarding of contracts, which were signed on 29th July 2021, is part of the Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme. This tender utilized a limited procurement method, being an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was aimed at evaluating proprietary technologies from two selected suppliers, Tetronics Technologies Ltd and FluiDyne Engineering Corp /d/b/a/ Phoenix Solutions Co, to ensure they meet the baseline requirements for pilot facilities. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in thermal treatment technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in this niche sector, especially those with exclusive rights and proprietary technology, would stand to benefit. The nature of Sellafield Ltd's procurement suggests a focus on quality alongside price, thus providing an avenue for firms to showcase their unique capabilities and competitive advantages in advanced waste management and thermal treatment solutions.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts to support the delivery of Stage 1 of Tranche 1 of our Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT Programme) to the two suppliers identified within this notice on the basis that the suppliers have a thermal treatment technology capable of supporting the HAWATT Programme and to which the supplier has exclusive rights. The purpose of the Stage 1 contract awards is to enable Sellafield Ltd to determine whether the proprietary technology solutions of the suppliers meet baseline requirements for pilot facilities which will be delivered by the HAWATT Programme. Sellafield Ltd has elected to award contracts to both suppliers to ensure that there is no unnecessary narrowing of parameters. Should Sellafield Ltd be satisfied that the baseline requirements are met then Sellafield Ltd may subsequently award a supplies contract , in accordance with Regulations 32(5)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the Stage 1 contract awards is to enable Sellafield Ltd to determine whether the proprietary technology solutions of the suppliers meet baseline requirements for pilot facilities which will be delivered by the HAWTT Programme. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

### Procurement Information

Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without publication of a call for competition in accordance with Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EU Reg 32(2)(b)(iii) - The Services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the reason of protection of exclusive rights including intellectual property rights. Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts to support the delivery of Stage 1 of Tranche 1 of our Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT Programme) to the two suppliers identified within this notice on the basis that the suppliers have a thermal treatment technology capable of supporting the HAWATT Programme and to which the supplier has exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021351-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,124 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FLUIDYNE ENGINEERING CORP /D/B/A/ PHOENIX SOLUTIONS; TETRONICS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021351-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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