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title: "The Sample Management Capability (SMC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e54"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# The Sample Management Capability (SMC)

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e54

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited is planning a public procurement process for "The Sample Management Capability (SMC)" project, which falls under the works main procurement category. The tender involves the design and build of a new analytical facility for processing Low Active (LA) and Very Low Active (VLA) samples. The value of the project is £10,000,000 GBP. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties can register their interest on ATAMIS via the Sellafield website.

This tender by Sellafield Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering industry, specifically those experienced in modular and portable buildings. The project requires expertise in laboratory equipment, HVAC systems, waste handling, and emergency response. Businesses interested in providing the required capabilities such as sample analysis, storage, and dispatch should consider participating in this upcoming public procurement process to potentially secure a valuable contract.

## Notice

This PIN is to allow the engagement with the supply chain through Technical Dialogue (TD), here we
will seek an open response to certain key lines of enquiry where this will be followed by interviews
with selected organisations, based upon their initial response. This is intended to test the current
strategic direction of the AS where SL will seek to further develop its understanding and
confidence of the proposed technical and commercial strategies prior to potentially undertaking a
formal procurement process, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. As such this
phase may support the further development, and refinement, of the proposed procurement,
technical, and commercial arrangements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sample Management Capability (SMC) is a design and build project for a new analytical facility to screen and process Low Active (LA) and Very Low Active (VLA) samples prior to dispatch into the supply chain for further analysis, where the SMC facility is required to be operational as soon as is reasonably practicable.

The facility will be required to provide the following capabilities: to receive samples; bulking, sub-sampling, screening and preparation; analysis of quick turnaround samples, waste handling and disposal; sample storage, packaging and dispatch; and emergency response.

The initial assumption is that the building gross floor area will be less than 1,000m2 and the scope may include the following:

* Building Fabric (Modular Building)
* All internal fit out
* Provision of laboratory equipment e.g.
* 10-12 Fume Cupboards
* C3 Extract Ventilation System
* Whole building HVAC - Air Source Heat Pumps
* Laboratory analysis equipment
* Acidity, Alkalinity, pH, Iron, Alpha, Beta, Gamma
* All internal building services up to connection points
* Integration of existing site Labware Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
* Changerooms and welfare facilities
* Sample and consumables storage
* Sample import / export facilities
* Waste dispatch facilities. Additional information: Supplies need to register an interest on ATAMIS please go to the Sellafield Web Site and look for How to To Business with Sellafield this will give you the option register on Atamis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010326-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010326-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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