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title: "SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dadc"
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# SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1- Tranche 2

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

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd has completed the award process for the "SL-HAWTT Programme Stage 1 - Tranche 2", focusing on research and development services within the nuclear decommissioning industry. The contracts were awarded on 29 July 2021 to Atkins Limited and Veolia Nuclear Solutions (UK) Limited, both large suppliers with exclusive rights to proprietary thermal treatment technologies that support the Highly Active Waste Thermal Treatment Programme (HAWATT). The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the specialised nature of the required services. This stage is now complete, having successfully met the established baseline requirements for pilot facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in nuclear technology and waste management solutions. Companies capable of offering innovative thermal treatment technologies or consultancy services relevant to the HAWATT Programme may find avenues for collaboration or future contracts, especially as Sellafield Ltd may engage these suppliers further based on the successful outcomes of this stage. As the project progresses, there may be additional procurement opportunities aimed at further phases of the programme, creating a compelling environment for growth.

## Notice

Sellafield Ltd has awarded contracts to support the delivery of Stage 1 of Tranche 2 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 2 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/021357-2021 |
| 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 | £400,922 |

## 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 | ATKINS; VEOLIA NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS (UK |

## 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 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021357-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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