---
title: "Design support to retrievals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05120d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Design support to retrievals

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05120d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sellafield Limited - Hinton is currently in the planning stage with the title "Design support to retrievals." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting design support services. It is based in the United Kingdom with a focus on providing niche nuclear and specialist support to facilities like the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo. The process is scheduled to be conducted through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356. The procurement is valued at £43.2 million gross with a net amount of £36 million. Key milestones include a future notice date on 1 April 2026, and the contract period is set to begin on 1 October 2026 and end on 30 September 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear engineering and design support services. Firms that can offer expert knowledge and technology in managing and retrieving historical waste from nuclear sites are a strong fit. The procurement indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), widening the potential pool of candidates who can bid for subcontracting opportunities or direct involvement in this high-value procurement. The involvement with the Crown Commercial Service framework also provides increased exposure and experience for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector procurement within the nuclear industry.

## Notice

* Intelligent client support and oversight * Front End pre-Outline Business Case development and early design strategy * Niche nuclear and specialist support to: Magnox Swarf Storage Silo and Pile Fuel Cladding Silo; two areas of site focused on retrieving and storing historic waste. 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/020858-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 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 | £36,000,000 |
| 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

- 13 May 2025 at 13:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020858-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020858-2025
  13th 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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