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title: "High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC"
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# High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044577

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, a body governed by public law, has awarded four contracts for the manufacture, testing, inspection, and delivery of High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers (HISSC) for long-term storage of nuclear waste. The procurement had a selective method and proceeded through a Restricted procedure. The contracts have been allocated to CW Fletcher and Graham Engineering Ltd. The procurement process concluded on 5th March 2024.

The awarded contracts for High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers (HISSC) by Sellafield Ltd provide business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in manufacturing, nuclear waste management, and decommissioning services. Companies specialising in the production of stainless-steel containers, waste management solutions, and nuclear facilities maintenance are well-suited to compete in this tender. The awarded contracts have set criteria focusing on quality, schedule adherence, social impact, and tender price, offering potential for business expansion and collaboration within the nuclear waste storage industry.

## Notice

The four (4) Awarded Contracts are for the manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers (HISSC) to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of specialised nuclear waste container products made from stainless steel which have been developed to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste arising from spent fuel re-processing and Sellafield Ltd.'s high-risk facilities, the Legacy Ponds and Silos.

### Lot Information

High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC - Lot 1 Contract 2

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.

As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the 
manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture.

Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below:

Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier
Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below
Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700
Lot 4: WVP Container = 600

All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors.

As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2.

Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course. Additional information: Further details relating to the award of each Contract/Lot can be found in section V Award of Contract

High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC Lot 1 Contract 1

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.

As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the
manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture.

Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below:

Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier
Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below
Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700
Lot 4: WVP Container = 600

All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors.

As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2.

Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course. Additional information: Further details relating to the award of each Contract/Lot can be found in section V Award of Contract

High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC Lot 3

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.

As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the
manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture.

Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below:

Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier
Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below
Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700
Lot 4: WVP Container = 600

All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors.

As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2.

Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course. Additional information: Further details relating to the award of each Contract/Lot can be found in section V Award of Contract

High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers - HISSC Lot 4

In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.

As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the
manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture.

Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below:

Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier
Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below
Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700
Lot 4: WVP Container = 600

All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors.

As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2.

Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course. Additional information: Further details relating to the award of each Contract/Lot can be found in section V Award of Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006970-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,645,490 |

## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CW FLETCHER; GRAHAM ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09340000 - Nuclear fuels
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 14622000 - Steel
- 44613000 - Large containers
- 44613400 - Storage containers
- 44613800 - Containers for waste material
- 44616000 - Drums
- 44616200 - Waste drums
- 44618400 - Cans
- 44619000 - Other containers
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90521500 - Packaging of radioactive waste
- 90521510 - Packaging of low level nuclear waste
- 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006970-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cwfletcher.co.uk
- http://www.graham-eng.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547357-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

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