Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sellafield Limited
Calder Bridge
Seascale
CA201PG
Contact
Justin Beattie
justin.beattie@sellafieldsites.com
Telephone
+44 1946772993
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
1002607
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Provision of Operation, Maintenance & Management of CHPP & Boiler Park
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 65410000 - Operation of a power plant
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The publication of this PIN is to highlight engagement with potential suppliers prior to Sellafield Ltd commencing a competition to award a contract for the Operation Maintenance and Management of the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) and Boiler Park at the Fellside site, located at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, North West England (the “Contract Opportunity”).
The Contract Opportunity is for an initial duration of six years with Sellafield Ltd having an option to extend for up to two further years. The estimated value of the maximum 8-year contract term is £128,000,000.
Sellafield Ltd anticipates the competition commencing in late August 2023, when a contract notice will be published, and with service delivery expected to in mid-2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £128,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31124000 - Steam-turbine generator and related apparatus
- 31124000 - Steam-turbine generator and related apparatus
- 42112100 - Steam turbines
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 42164000 - Auxiliary plant for use with boilers
- 42112300 - Gas turbines
- 42113100 - Parts of steam turbines
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42162000 - Steam-generating boilers
- 42163000 - Steam generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD11 - West Cumbria
Main site or place of performance
Sellafield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Market Engagement Event and visit to Fellside facility Prior to Procurement of a supplier for the Contract Opportunity.
Since 1993 the Fellside Combined Heat and Power Plant’s (CHPP) primary role is the production of steam to the Sellafield site, the plant has a secondary role in the production of electricity to be exported to the National Grid.
The CHPP is now an ageing fragile facility operating beyond its design life. The site comprises an existing Gas Turbine unit (GT1) and its associated ancillary equipment which have been in operation since 1993 and are expected to continue operating until 2030. The generation of steam is supplemented by 4 boilers in the Fellside Boiler Park. The boilers are expected to be operational until 2045.
The duration of the agreement is six years with an option to extend for up to two years. The current expectation is that the agreement will start mid-2025 and operate to mid-2031 (six years) or mid 2033 (eight years). The scope of the agreement will include a period of combined Gas Turbine and Boiler operations up to 2030 and then boiler only to 2031. There is an opportunity that Gas Turbine and Boiler operations may be extended to 2032.
Sellafield Ltd published a Prior information notice (PIN) on 9th August 2021 (reference 2021/S000-019204) and held a webinar on 1st September 2021 to advise interested suppliers of the upcoming opportunity and to see feedback on aspects of it.
A further PIN was published on 23rd February 2023 (notice reference: 2023/S 000-005413) and a webinar was held for interested suppliers on 15th March 2023.
Sellafield wishes to invite interested suppliers to an event which will provide an update on the Contract Opportunity and the upcoming competition and offer a visit to the Fellside CHPP facility.
The information session with presentation will be held at the Melbreak Hotel, Winscale Road, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1XS and Sellafield Ltd will provide transport between the Melbreak Hotel and the Fellside Site visit.
Points to Note:
1. The market engagement event will be held during the week commencing 12 June 2023 and dependent upon numbers may be repeated on days within that week. The specific day(s) will be determined after the registration period has closed.
2. The event is limited to 12 people per day. For that reason, each interested supplier will be limited to a maximum of 3 attendees. Sellafield Ltd encourages interested suppliers to attend and will repeat the session within the week to maximise the opportunity for participation.
3. The presentations at the Melbreak Hotel about the Contract Opportunity and timescales, including any associated questions and answers is to be recorded by a film crew. Audio of the questions from attendees will be captured, but only members of the Sellafield Ltd presenting panel will be visible on the recording.
4. The Melbreak Hotel is fully accessible, but unfortunately, there will be restrictions on access during the visit to the Fellside site which may impact on the ability of individuals with disabilities to attend. As an operational industrial site the Fellside Site visit involves walking around plant, the use of steps and being at height. For specific guidance please get in touch via the Atamis portal.
5. A briefing paper on [the Contract Opportunity] and a lines for enquiry document will be issued shortly and will be found in the documents section under the event reference C14283 within the Atamis Procurement Portal.
6. An agenda can be found in the documents section.
*** Please see VI.3.0.1 Additional information for details on registering to attend ***
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 August 2023
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
Registering to attend:
Registration to attend the market engagement event must be made by attend by completing the questions in the Requirements section under the event reference C14283 within the Atamis procurement portal at the following address: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
Once there click View our Live Opportunities and search for C14283.
The visit to the Fellside site requires attendees to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This will be provided by Sellafield Ltd and details must be entered in the Requirements section so the correct size of PPE is available.
Refreshments will be provided in the afternoon of the event, so please ensure that any dietary needs are identified in the Requirements section.
The deadline for registrations to attend is 4pm GMT Friday 2nd June 2023. To assist Sellafield Ltd with our planning, we would encourage early registration. As noted above, after the deadline Sellafield Ltd will determine the number of days required and will then allocate interested suppliers to specific days by issuing invitations.