---
title: "Horizon Scanning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fef7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# Horizon Scanning

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fef7

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Horizon Scanning" contract, with the Confederation of British Industry as the supplier. The process was initiated as a tender and concluded with an award, categorised under economic research services within the services industry. Located in Warrington, UK, the procurement method employed was open competition below threshold, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025 and active from 2nd June 2025 until 2nd June 2026. This contract, valued at £120,966 GBP, has the opportunity for renewal under the terms specified as "1+1+1", and it serves the strategic purpose of routinely scanning the external business context for potential threats and opportunities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in economic research services, particularly those qualified on the LINC with Sellafield Ltd platform. With a focus on identifying external threats and opportunities, companies specialised in strategic consulting and market analysis will find this a prime opportunity for growth. SMEs looking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts will benefit from leveraging their capabilities in horizon scanning to meet the strategic needs of Sellafield Ltd. The contracting authority's open method and sub-central government classification hint at a transparent procurement environment conducive to competitive businesses keen on enhancing their research portfolio and strategic advisory services in the UK.

## Notice

Enterprise Strategy are tasked by Sellafield Ltd ("SL") to undertake routine horizon scanning of the external context that the business operates in. The purpose of horizon scanning is to highlight any threats and opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,966 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030142-2025
- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2025
  5th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030142-2025
  5th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013718-2025
  8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-546

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cbi.org.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-do-business-with-sellafield-ltd#smes---linc-with-sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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