---
title: "Safety Case Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05134e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Safety Case Support

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED - HINTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05134e

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Sellafield Limited - Hinton, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. The contract, titled "Safety Case Support," falls under the services category with a focus on design support services. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, this procurement is part of Sellafield's effort to bolster nuclear operations and improve safety case initiatives. The planned contract period spans from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030, with a communication notice date scheduled on 1 April 2026. The tender will be procured through the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6356, and it is a significant opportunity with an estimated value of £33 million, grossing up to £39.6 million.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in safety case assessment, radiological safety, criticality assessment, human factors, and other nuclear-related disciplines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this procurement as it is flagged as suitable for them. Companies positioned well in the nuclear industry or offering niche expertise in the listed specialist areas could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and secure long-term collaboration with a leading authority in nuclear operations.

## Notice

Safety case /assessment support is potentially required from the following specialist discipline Areas: * Safety Case * Radiological Safety * Criticality Assessment * Human Factors * Human Performance * Dose & Shielding Assessment * Fire Safety Specialist (Nuclear & Conventional). Providing Support to Nuclear Operations & programme and Safety case improvement initiatives. 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/021340-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | £33,000,000 |
| 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 13:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021340-2025
  14th 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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