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title: "Off-site Emergency planning services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a62d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# Off-site Emergency planning services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a62d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited involves an award for "Off-site Emergency Planning Services" with Westmorland and Furness Council as the supplier. The project is situated in Warrington, UK, and falls under the industry category of nuclear safety services. This contract, which uses a direct award procurement method complying with regulations such as REPPIR 2019 and COMAH 2015, was signed on 22 October 2025. The contract period extends from 27 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential maximum extension until 31 March 2027. The financial framework for this contract reflects a gross amount of GBP 313,242, demonstrating significant investment in services related to public safety and emergency preparedness.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in nuclear safety services or emergency planning to engage in a vital sector serving public safety and regulatory compliance. Companies with expertise in managing local government safety regulations might find this contract particularly appealing. Small to medium enterprises experienced in executing public safety initiatives, especially those familiar with inter-authority agreements, will have a competitive edge. The direct award process further emphasizes the need for businesses familiar with niche technical requirements and regulatory standards to provide reliable and efficient services, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and business growth in the public authority market.

## Notice

As a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Cumberland Council is duty holder under REPPIR 2019 & COMAH 2015 for the Sellafield site. However via an Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) for administrative purposes tasks associated with the delivery of the Off Site Emergency Plan (OSEP) including the SLA are now carried out by the Joint Emergency Management & Resilience (JEMR) Team [nee Cumbria County Council Resilience Unit] which is hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council. Therefore for reporting/invoicing and other fiduciary purposes, the delivery of provisions listed in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) will be under Westmorland and Furness Council (W&F). i.e. this will be reflected in any financial paperwork. Also as a result of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), there is an aspiration to standardise the SLA process from a local authority perspective across all REPPIR & COMAH sites in the County. Thus there is the pote

### Procurement Information

REPPIR 2019 Regulation 16 and COMAH 2015 Regulation 29 enables the Local Authority to charge the operator a fee for preparation, review and testing of the Off-Site Emergency Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068737-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,035 |
| Contracts value | £261,035 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 17:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068737-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068737-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061467-2025
  1st October 2025 - Transparency 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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