---
title: "Design support to process engineering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050feb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050feb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Design support to process engineering

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050feb

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited - Hinton is advancing the procurement stage for a major tender titled "Design Support to Process Engineering," earmarked under the industry category of design support services. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, this opportunity is currently at the planning stage with anticipated procurement action guided by the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356. Key dates include the planned commencement of the contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement value is estimated at £12,000,000 exclusive of VAT, signalling a high-value services contract suitable for competitive business proposals.

This tender presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly appealing to SMEs capable of providing routine and urgent design support to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. It is ideal for firms specialising in process engineering and design services looking for substantial contracts under framework agreements. Participating businesses will gain the prospect of engaging with sub-central government procurement processes, providing exposure and potential expansion within the public sector. With the emphasis on services above the threshold, this procurement offers a robust platform for firms aiming to solidify their presence in the design support industry.

## Notice

Routine and urgent design support across the enterprise to nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Specific support to process engineering. This will be procured via Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021152-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 - HINTON |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 10:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021152-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 14:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020135-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021152-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020135-2025
  9th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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