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title: "Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac62

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd," falls under the services industry category, specifically road transport and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. Key dates include an engagement event scheduled for 17th June 2026 in West Cumbria, with registration required by 10th June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is expected to run from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing both regular and on-demand bus and shuttle services. With a gross contract value of £24,000,000, it is well-suited to SMEs that can meet the demands of a framework agreement and operate within the UKD11 region. The requirement for engagement through a framework agreement suggests a sustained growth opportunity for service providers, allowing for long-term business stability and potential expansion.

## Notice

Provision of bus, commuter, and shuttle transport services for Sellafield Ltd, including the delivery of ad hoc car and coach services as required.

### Planning Information

Engagement event to outline the future opportunity for the provision of the Provision of Bus, Commuter and Shuttle Services (Including Ad Hoc Services) for Sellafield Ltd.
The event is to be held on Wednesday 17th June 2026 in West Cumbria. Suppliers are requested to register on Atamis via https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome no later than 10th June 2026 16:00, where further information will be published about this event on Atamis record C8501.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052333-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052333-2026
- 3 Jun 2026 at 12:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052333-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052325-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Pipeline 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

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