---
title: "Provision of VSD Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051fc8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051fc8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)"
published: "2025-07-30"
---

# Provision of VSD Maintenance

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051fc8

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of VSD Maintenance," aimed at repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery. The location for this procurement is Workington, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently in planning. This process involves the regular preventive maintenance of Variable Speed Drive (VSD) equipment to ensure its maximum availability and performance. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030. The procurement method includes a framework agreement and supports SME participation, with relevant communication notices published, including the latest on 30th July 2025.

This opportunity allows businesses, especially those specialising in electrical machinery maintenance services, to leverage their expertise in preventive maintenance and enhance their market presence. It is particularly suitable for SMEs aiming to expand their operations into government contracts. The alignment with public sector requirements and long-term service provision makes this tender a strategic opportunity for firms seeking to grow their business in maintenance services, with an emphasis on technical support and operational reliability.

## Notice

The Service Provider is required to undertake regular preventive maintenance of the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Equipment to ensure maximum availability, optimised performance, and extend the overall lifetime of the together with telephone support and breakdown callout services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044304-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE) |
| Locality | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 4HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Harrington |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044304-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 07:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025471-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044304-2025
  30th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025471-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025473-2025?origin=Dashboard
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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