--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0609b9.json) ## Summary Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating in the sub-central government sector, is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes". This initiative involves the manufacture and supply of waste boxes used for intermediate-level nuclear waste packaging. The procurement is set in Warrington, UK, with a timeline that suggests suppliers should respond to the Expression of Interest (EOI) by 3rd February 2026. The project falls under the industry categories of nuclear waste packaging and steel, and is planned to commence with a contract period from 1st September 2028 to 1st September 2032. This is a substantial procurement opportunity with an estimated contract value of £4.5 million, and its status is currently in the planning stage. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the nuclear and steel manufacturing sectors, especially those specialising in packaging and waste management solutions. The demand estimate of 11 to 33 waste boxes per year over a four-year period indicates a sustained business opportunity for suppliers able to meet the technical specifications and service requirements. Companies with previous experience in delivering similar scopes of work, and those capable of obtaining necessary security clearances, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Notably, the procurement process is accommodating to SMEs, potentially facilitating their growth in the public sector market. ## Notice Expression of Interest (EOI) for the manufacture and supply of Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes (MBGW) Sellafield Ltd would like to notify the market of an upcoming requirement. This Expression of Interest. (EoI) is to assess the interest and capability of Suppliers relating to the manufacture and supply of Miscellaneous Beta Gamma Waste Boxes. The demand range is estimated between 11 - 33 Boxes per year for 4 years. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ### Planning Information Responding to the Expression of Interest To respond to this expression of interest, interested parties should respond in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) tendering portal Atamis https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome To access Click on View our Live Opportunities and search for C8434. And also provide answers to the questions below: 1. Please provide your name, contact details, and email address. 2. Having read and understood the scope of work* can you confirm that you would be able to offer a solution that meets the requirements? 3. Are there any elements of the scope of work that give you concern and why? How might these be addressed? 4. Can you provide examples of scopes of work you have delivered in the last 3 years of a similar nature? 5. Based on the scope of work are there any elements that would prevent you from being interested in this requirement? *scope of work subject to change at the discretion of Sellafield Ltd. Note: Security Check (SC) clearance would need to be obtained to be able to perform this scope of work. Response Timescales Interested parties should respond to this EoI by 3rd February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004728-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2028 - 1 Sep 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 14622000 - Steel - 90521520 - Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 11:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004728-2026 - 20 Jan 2026 at 11:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004725-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004728-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004725-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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