Scope
Reference
C28142
Description
Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Procurement- Preliminary Market Engagement
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £7,700,000 excluding VAT
- £9,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2027 to 1 February 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 24950000 - Specialised chemical products
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 24311410 - Inorganic acids
- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 24311520 - Sodium hydroxide
- 24311411 - Sulphuric acid
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 December 2025
Engagement process description
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities to aid in the refinement of the future procurement:
- Attendance to a virtual market engagement event. This will be on the 11th December, 1pm-3pm
-Completion of a questionnaire following the market engagement event
Sellafield Ltd welcomes interested suppliers to express their interest by sending a confirmation message via our e-sourcing platform, Atamis, under reference number C28142.
Suppliers should note that all information gathered from this exercise is for the contracting authority's use and is subject to change.
Please include the following detail in your message:
• Full name
• Company/organisation name
• Contact details (Email and phone number)
If you do not have an account with Atamis, please register on Atamis to create an account. If you have problems registering, please contact the helpdesk +44 29 2280 9277 or raise a support ticket via the following link https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 March 2026
Contracting authorities
Nuclear Waste Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWB-5846-DYCH
Pelham House, Pelham Drive,
Calderbridge, Seascale
CA20 1DB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nuclearwasteservices.co.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-waste-services/about
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPQ-2228-DGTY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Email: nrs.supplier.queries@nrservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Sellafield Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYP-8439-MZWY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Fearon
Email: katie.m.fearon@sellafieldsites.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government