Published date: 14 January 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 15 December 2025, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • ROV services - 63726620

  • Construction project management services - 71541000

  • Decommissioning services - 98391000

Location of contract

CA20 1PG

Value of contract

£1,296,272.52 to £1,800,000

Procurement reference

CF-0271900D4L000000iAvzUAE

Published date

14 January 2026

Closing date

15 December 2025

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

23 December 2025

Contract end date

25 September 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The objectives set out below determine TDA scope of work for 25/26 for Legacy ponds and silos 11FTE:
• Support procurement of sufficient ROVs with ancillary equipment, to support the programme in 2025-26.
• Supporting ROV, tooling and spares available through Sellafield stores M-coding system.
• Continued development of ROV support for bulk sludge transfer from FGMSP
• Development of methods for downsizing and removal of miscellaneous waste items from the pond and bays.
• Maintenance of work and control areas in line with Sellafield standards and expectations on housekeeping.
• Facilitating delivery of suitable training courses in a timely manner, for SL personnel to fill recognised skill gaps and reduce reliance on contractors.
• Maintaining a dedicated ROV contractor team with adequate resources and equipment for delivery of service and capability in line with the requirements of Legacy Ponds
• Developing communication links with stakeholders, other plants and facilities and assist on a case by case basis as agreed with the Head of Operations.
• Continuing to research, innovate and exploit ROV opportunities to accelerate Legacy Ponds objectives.
• The scope of the service within the Task Form relates to Legacy Ponds.
• Piloting of ROV systems to support operations when requested from SL to support any shortfalls in resource.
• A 40k pot of funds will be managed to support plant and equipment underpinned by SL Management


Award information

Awarded date

23 December 2025

Contract start date

23 December 2025

Contract end date

25 September 2026

Total value of contract

£1,296,272.52

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

The Decommissioning Alliance

Address

Pillar House, Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row, Church Stretton, CA24 3JZ

Reference

None


About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Jacobson

Address

Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
GB

Email

mark.t.jacobson@sellafieldsites.com