Future opportunity

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Removal of Held-up water from Terrestrial section of the Sea Discharge Pipeline

  • Magnox Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-007755

Published 22 March 2022, 3:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Magnox Ltd

Oldbury Technical Centre

Thornbury

BS35 1RQ

Contact

Christine Huckin

Email

Christine.huckin@magnoxsites.com

Telephone

+44 7712239393

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK25 - Dorset

National registration number

2264251

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15617&B=SELLAFIELD

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Magnox Ltd

Building A60, Winfrith

Newburgh

DT2 8WG

Contact

Neil Allsopp

Email

Neil.allsopp@magnoxsites.com

Telephone

+44 7712234048

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK25 - Dorset

National registration number

Magnox Ltd

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Nuclear Decommissioning


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Winfrith Removal of Held-up water from Terrestrial section of the Sea Discharge Pipeline

Reference number

Preliminary Market Engagement

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of held up water in the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation.

The procurement is for the removal of held-up water contained within 9.3kms of the terrestrial section of Winfrith’s sea-discharge pipelines (SDP). The twin pipelines run approximately 1.50m below ground level through predominantly arable farmland.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying
  • 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
  • 45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines
  • 98391000 - Decommissioning services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK25 - Dorset
Main site or place of performance

Dorset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of held up water to the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirements. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Neil Allsopp using the contact details listed in this notice.

The procurement is for the removal of held-up water contained within 9.3kms of the terrestrial section of Winfrith’s sea-discharge pipelines (SDP).

The twin pipelines run approximately 1.50m below ground level through predominantly arable farmland. The pipelines are constructed from Schedule 40 API 5L carbon-steel and comprise two 6”- 8” diameter ‘active’ pipelines contained within two 12”- 18” diameter ‘low-active’ pipelines leading to a concrete shore valve-house structure at Arish Mell. It is anticipated that the removal of approximately 10500m3 of water will be required.

In addition to the pipeline, the removal of held-up water contained within a large concrete break-pressure tank is also required. 6 off ‘wash-out’ pits and 6 off ‘air-valve’ pits are located along the length of the pipelines.

The preferred disposal route for the held-up water has not currently been determined.

Two options currently being considered are

1) tanker-transportation to an off-site disposal facility and

2) pumping down the Marine section of the SDP under the existing discharge consent.

The procurement shall include the following:

• Removal all held-up water from within the terrestrial section of the SDP

• Disposal of all held-up water from within the terrestrial section of the SDP

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

9 August 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Magnox Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for the removal of held up water to the terrestrial element of the Winfrith sea pipeline. Magnox wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products and techniques which may assist informing Magnox in the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this requirements. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in this exercise please register your interest by contacting Neil Allsopp using the contact details listed in this notice.

The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change