Published date: 5 March 2024
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09300000
Nuclear fuels - 09340000
Radioactive materials - 09343000
Steel - 14622000
Large containers - 44613000
Storage containers - 44613400
Containers for waste material - 44613800
Drums - 44616000
Waste drums - 44616200
Cans - 44618400
Other containers - 44619000
Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services - 90520000
Packaging of radioactive waste - 90521500
Packaging of low level nuclear waste - 90521510
Packaging of intermediate level nuclear waste - 90521520
Decommissioning services - 98391000
Location of contract
WA3 6GR
Value of contract
£104,645,489
Procurement reference
CF-0126100D4L000000iAvzUAE
Published date
5 March 2024
Closing date
19 August 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
8 January 2024
Contract end date
7 January 2036
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
In order to support the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Sellafield Ltd requires High Integrity Stainless Steel Containers ("HISSC") to provide long-term storage for intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.
As stated within II.1.4 (short description) four contracts have been awarded for the
manufacture, testing, inspection and delivery of HISSC to Sellafield Ltd. HISSC is a portfolio of manufactured stainless-steel containers which need to be manufactured in accordance with the design specification set by Sellafield Ltd. The design specification for the HISSC products is suitable for repeat, production manufacture.
Each of the four contracts awarded has a supply profile - forecast order profile in line with the published Memorandum of Information (MOI) document which is set out below:
Lot 1: Drums Total = 15,630 equal to 7,815 per Supplier
Lot 2: Stillages Total = Please refer to wording below
Lot 3: Clip on Base Total = 52,000, CAGR Slotted Can Total = 11,700
Lot 4: WVP Container = 600
All Contract Values within this Contract Award Notice are un-escalated figures. Consequently, the out-turn Contract Value will be subject to multiple factors.
As described within the Contract Notice reference 2020/S 222-547357 to meet Sellafield Ltd.'s requirement for HISSC and as an output of this Procurement, contracts were to be awarded to five suppliers; contracts let to two suppliers in Lot 1; and a separate contract in each of the other three Lots. Each of the five contracts awarded would have a minimum supply commitment. However, Sellafield Ltd can now advise that in accordance with the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") instructions, point 5.6 Right to cancel, clarify or vary the Procurement. Sellafield Ltd has made the decision to exercise the right under this clause and will not be awarding a Contract for Lot 2.
Sellafield Ltd can also advise that Lot 2 will be subject to a separate Procurement process in due course.
Award information
Awarded date
8 January 2024
Contract start date
8 January 2024
Contract end date
7 January 2036
Total value of contract
£104,645,489
This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.
Graham Engineering Ltd
Address
Whitewalls Industrial Estate Edward Street Nelson, Nelson, BB9 8SY
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
CW Fletcher
Address
Sterling Works, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S26 5PQ
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
About the buyer
Contact name
Jason McCann
Address
Hinton House
Birchwood
WA3 6GR
GB
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