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title: "Support to SNM POCO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Support to SNM POCO

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bed

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK, completed the procurement process titled "Support to SNM POCO" for engineering support services. The procurement, overseen by buyer Marie Oglanby, was aimed at agreeing the end of Post Operational Cleanout (POCO) states for the Sellafield MOX plant (SMP). Contracts were signed on 8 January 2026, with an execution period from 12 January to 31 March 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and awarded to Orano Ltd, a large enterprise based in Oxfordshire, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically engineering support services, related to the CPV code 71336000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for enterprises engaged in engineering support services, particularly those experienced in decommissioning and nuclear site management. Large businesses like Orano Ltd, which can deliver high-compliance support and management services, are well-positioned to thrive. Such contracts offer visibility and potential for further collaboration with government entities, fostering business growth through specialised service delivery and expertise in complex regulatory environments. This particular contract underscores the importance of expertise in site operational cleanout processes, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with such specialised capabilities.

## Notice

Support to SNM POCO on Expected end of POCO state development for SMP. To agree the end of POCO states for the remaining rooms within phase one of Post Operational Cleanout/initial decommissioning within the Sellafield MOX plant (SMP). This will include holding a series of workshops and the completion and approval of the detailed expected end of POCO state documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,774 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | ORANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details 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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