--- title: "Nuclear Diving Capability Technical Dialogue" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c443" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c443" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c443.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c443.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED" published: "2023-04-26" --- # Nuclear Diving Capability Technical Dialogue Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c443 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c443) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c443.json) ## Summary The Sellafield Limited is initiating a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond at Sellafield site. This follows a pre-market engagement stage and aims to establish a new diving capability for clearing bays and structures. The procurement is planned, with a total value of £15,000,000 GBP, and involves activities like site-wide nuclear services, pond clearance, and maintenance of underwater equipment. This tender from Sellafield Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the diving services industry to engage in nuclear-related projects. Companies offering specialised services in diving, decommissioning, and environmental protection may find this tender appealing. The planned procurement process is in the tender stage, aiming to create a new future diving capability to support the clearance of Pile Fuel Storage Pond structures in the United Kingdom. ## Notice This Technical Dialogue follows the initial pre-market engagement. Please refer to the The Briefing Paper and Lines of Enquiry which is attached. The following gives an indications to potential scope:- Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage, cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure . The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. 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 requirement. 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 Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice. The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:- Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities Site Wide Nuclear Services Pond Clearance Activities Sludge Removal Debris Collection Encast Steelwork Removal Inspections Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment Application of Coatings/Sealants Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope. Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Technical Dialogue follows the initial pre-market engagement. Please refer to the The Briefing Paper and Lines of Enquiry which is attached. The following gives an indications to potential scope:- Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage, cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure . The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. 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 requirement. 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 Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice. The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:- Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities Site Wide Nuclear Services Pond Clearance Activities Sludge Removal Debris Collection Encast Steelwork Removal Inspections Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment Application of Coatings/Sealants Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope. Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011953-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | SELLAFIELD LIMITED | | 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98363000 - Diving services - 98391000 - Decommissioning services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 10:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011953-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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