--- title: "Analysis of Very Low Active and Environmental Samples" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Analysis of Very Low Active and Environmental Samples Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ddd7.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd is inviting qualified service providers to tender for the "Analysis of Very Low Active and Environmental Samples", with the tender process currently in the active stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically "Analysis services" (CPV code 71620000), and pertains to the Sellafield site operations in the UK region of UKD1. The contract, valued between £56 million and £96 million, will span from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2034. Service providers are expected to handle sample receipt, transportation, storage, analyses, reporting and waste disposal, ensuring compliance with Best Available Technology (BAT) and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) principles. The tender submission deadline is 9th April 2025, and interested parties must register and submit their bids through the NDA OneNDA eCommercial Systems. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental, radiological, dosimetry, and chemical analyses. The long-term nature of the contract (8 years) and substantial monetary scope (£56m-£96m) offer an excellent chance for growth and stability. Service providers that are competent in very low active analytical services and can demonstrate adherence to stringent regulatory standards will find this procurement particularly suitable. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive analytical services that include sample handling, reporting, and waste management, and who seek to establish or strengthen their presence in the nuclear decommissioning sector, are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice Analytical Services provides an essential service in support of Sellafield Operations which in accordance with its Site Licence Conditions requires Sellafield to report to the regulatory bodies e.g., Environmental Agency (EA) and demonstrate the use of Best Available Technology (BAT) and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) for the management of effluent and other waste activities which are key to delivery of the Sellafield Ltd mission. The site is envisaged to have a demand for analytical services until 2110. Sellafield Ltd has therefore a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified service providers(s) to undertake Very Low Active (VLA) Analytical services in support of Sellafield site Operations. The service is to consist of sample receipt and transportation, storage, analyses, reporting and waste disposal. The estimated value of the contract scope of work is PS56m - PS96m, and the contract duration is to be 8 years. The current supply chain contractual arrangements for Very Low Active Analytical Services include: - Environmental, Low Active Radiological, Dosimetry and Chemical analyses Current contractual arrangements are due to expire and Sellafield Ltd will be undertaking a procurement exercise for the continued provision of these services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Analytical Services provides an essential service in support of Sellafield Operations which in accordance with its Site Licence Conditions requires Sellafield to report to the regulatory bodies e.g., Environmental Agency (EA) and demonstrate the use of Best Available Technology (BAT) and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) for the management of effluent and other waste activities which are key to delivery of the Sellafield Ltd mission. The site is envisaged to have a demand for analytical services until 2110. Sellafield Ltd has therefore a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified service providers(s) to undertake Very Low Active (VLA) Analytical services in support of Sellafield site Operations. The service is to consist of sample receipt and transportation, storage, analyses, reporting and waste disposal. The estimated value of the contract scope of work is PS56m - PS96m, and the contract duration is to be 8 years. The current supply chain contractual arrangements for Very Low Active Analytical Services include: - Environmental, Low Active Radiological, Dosimetry and Chemical analyses Current contractual arrangements are due to expire and Sellafield Ltd will be undertaking a procurement exercise for the continued provision of these services. Parties who are interested in potentially submitting a tender for this opportunity are requested to register on the shared service Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) OneNDA eCommercial Systems powered by Atamis (Atamis), which can be accessed via the URL https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Parties who register on this system should then register against Atamis Project C22624 in order to access the Analysis of Very Low Active and Environmental Samples opportunity in order to: - view the procurement and tender documents, - ask questions or request further information using the inbuilt messaging facility; and - submit your tender response. Additional information: Parties who are interested in potentially submitting a tender for this opportunity are requested to register on the shared service Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) OneNDA eCommercial Systems powered by Atamis (Atamis), which can be accessed via the URL https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Parties who register on this system should then register against Atamis Project C22624 in order to access the Analysis of Very Low Active and Environmental Samples opportunity in order to: - view the procurement and tender documents, - ask questions or request further information using the inbuilt messaging facility; and - submit your tender response ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004604-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000,000 | | Lots value | £96,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004604-2025 ## Notice URLs - 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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