--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAGNOX LTD" published: "2022-10-26" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning Buyer: MAGNOX LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0324e6.json) ## Summary The buying organization Magnox Ltd is conducting a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Terrestrial Pipeline Decommissioning" in the works category. This procurement involves the removal of the terrestrial section of the Winfrith sea pipeline for temporary storage at the Winfrith site. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key deadline for an amendment set on 11th January 2023. This tender creates opportunities for businesses interested in pipeline lifting and relaying works. Companies with expertise in handling pipeline components such as wash-out pits and break-pressure tanks may find this tender suitable. The location of this procurement is in Dorset, UK, aiming to engage suppliers to gather insights for the tender documentation development. Interested businesses can explore further details through the Magnox Ltd's case studies page for the shared services alliance in nuclear decommissioning. ## Notice Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. The procurement is for the removal of the 9.3km terrestrial section of Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP) and their associated components (wash-out pits, air-valve pits, and break-pressure tanks) the segmentation of the pipeline into 5.0m sections, and the transport of the pipeline sections to the Winfrith site for temporary storage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirements. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Neil Allsopp using the contact details listed in this notice. The procurement is for the removal of the 9.5km terrestrial section of Winfrith's sea-discharge pipelines (SDP). The twin pipelines run approximately 1.0m below ground level through predominantly arable farmland. They are constructed from Schedule 40 API 5L carbon-steel and comprise two 6"- 8" diameter 'active' pipelines contained within two 12"- 18" diameter 'low-active' pipelines leading to a concrete shore valve-house structure at Arish Mell. The outer surface of the SDP has a bitumen-asbestos glass-fibre reinforced coating. In addition to the pipeline, the removal of a large concrete break-pressure tank, six concrete wash-out pits and six brick air-valve pits is also required. The procurement shall include the following: * Removal of the entire terrestrial section of the SDP including wash-out pits, air valve pits, the break-pressure tank, cathodic protection, and the shore valve-house. * Controlled segmentation of the SDP into 5.0m sections and 'end-capping' (or wrapping) of the cut ends prior to transportation. * Stockpiling of the SDP sections at the Mx Winfrith Site. * Radiological monitoring and disposal of all demolition rubble at suitably licensed facilities. * Reinstatement of the pipeline corridor. Additional information: The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030222-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAGNOX LTD | | Locality | THORNBURY | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS35 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Severn Vale | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 42997200 - Machines for cleaning the internal surface of pipelines - 45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying - 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines - 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines - 71355200 - Ordnance surveying - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2022 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030222-2022 - 28 Sep 2022 at 15:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027225-2022 - 22 Mar 2022 at 15:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007756-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15618&B=SELLAFIELD - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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