--- title: "Independent Certification Assessment Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED" published: "2025-03-27" --- # Independent Certification Assessment Services Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043a4d.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd, a body governed by public law specialising in nuclear decommissioning, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Independent Certification Assessment Services. This procurement, categorised under certification services, is encompassing a collaborative effort with several participating entities: Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, Nuclear Waste Services Limited, International Nuclear Services along with its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority with its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited, and the National Nuclear Laboratory. The procurement stage is active with an end date for tender submissions on 19 August 2024 and an indicative contract start date of 1 April 2025. The procurement method is open, and the total estimated contract value stands at £2,190,000, with a completion date of 31 March 2028 following a potential 12-month extension option. Services are to be delivered in Cumbria and across the UK, focusing on system quality assurance and certification services. This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses involved in certification services, particularly those accredited by the UKAS or equivalent international bodies. Companies with the capability to conduct system quality assurance, system quality assurance assessment and review services, and those experienced in the nuclear industry will find this tender particularly fitting. The successful completion of this contract could solidify a service provider’s credibility and opens doors for future procurement partnerships within the nuclear sector. Additionally, it is an excellent proposition for suppliers adept in handling multi-standard certifications (ISO standards) and those prepared for a collaborative and demanding project environment. ## Notice Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Independent Certification Services by a UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited certification body, or equivalent, by those accreditation bodies that that are members of the European or international multilateral agreements (i.e. those operated by EA, ILAC and IAF). This is a collaborative procurement including the following Participating Entities (PE's): 1. Sellafield Ltd 2. Nuclear Restoration Services Limited ("NRS") 3. Nuclear Waste Services Limited ("NWS") 4. International Nuclear Services ("INS"); and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited ("PNTL") - 5. Nuclear Decommissioning Authority ("NDA"); and its special subsidiary NDA Archives Limited; and 6. National Nuclear Laboratory ("NNL") Maximum contract term of 48 months, which consists of an initial contract term of 36 months with an option for a 12 month extension. Options: +1 year extension Renewal: The contract provides for one optional extension period of 12 months, giving a maximum contract term of 48 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011559-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 29 Apr 2024 | | Award date | 27 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 36 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,190,000 | | Lots value | £2,190,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,190,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED | | Additional buyers | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LRQA VERIFICATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 79132000 - Certification services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011559-2025 - 8 Jul 2024 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020748-2024 - 15 Feb 2024 at 10:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005032-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lrqa.com - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - 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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