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Access Services & Insulation

Sellafield Ltd · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Sellafield Ltd is responsible for safely operating and decommissioning Europe's largest, most complex nuclear site, which is home to legacy nuclear facilities that are some of the most hazardous buildings in Western Europe. There is a continued need for Sellafield to have access to a specialist Industrial Services and Access Supply Chain through a Framework Agreement to replace the existing Sellafield Industrial Services Framework (SIS).

Awarded to

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KAEFER LIMITED

Match pending…
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
23 Sept 2024
Award ID
000135-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
03132937
Location
Newcastle, UKC2, NE32 3DP, United Kingdom

KAEFER LIMITED

Match pending…
Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 Sept 2024
Award ID
030523-2024-1
Status
active
Identifier
03132937
Location
Newcastle, UKC2, NE32 3DP, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV34951000 — Access platforms
  • CPV42414000 — Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
  • CPV44212310 — Scaffolding
  • CPV44212317 — Scaffolding structures
  • CPV45262100 — Scaffolding work
  • CPV45262110 — Scaffolding dismantling work
  • CPV45262120 — Scaffolding erection work
  • CPV45262660 — Asbestos-removal work
  • CPV45320000 — Insulation work
  • CPV51511100 — Installation services of lifting equipment

Lots

  • The main services to be delivered by the ASI Framework are divided into two separate discreet packages of work:<br/><br/>- Access Services: The design, manufacture, insulation, and deployment of access systems including scaffolding, powered access systems, roped access, rigging, cranes and any other systems of providing Sellafield Ltd staff and contractors access to various locations at each of their facilities.<br/>- Asbestos & Insulation Services: Removal and replacement of thermal insulation including asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lagging. Methods employed vary and will include traditional removal methods and complete ACM coated component removal.<br/><br/>The Framework Agreement will be a single lot agreement for 4 years and a maximum value of £95m though no spending commitment is made to the supply chain,<br/><br/>NEC4 form of contracts will be utilised, employing the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and Term Service Contract (TSC). The main pricing options (A, C or E) will be available to Sellafield Ltd depending upon scope, risk & complexity. The use of Option E contracts will be challenged to encourage greater use of C so that reward and risk is shared.<br/><br/>Sellafield has identified 5 Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in collaboration with its internal stakeholders as being integral to the successful performance of the Framework opportunity. The CSFs reflect the key lessons from the current SIS framework and alignment to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA_ Value Framework and Delivery Model.<br/>CSF 1: Safety, Security & Resilience<br/>CSF 2: Capability & Capacity<br/>CSF 3: Social Value & Sustainability<br/>CSF 4: Collaboration & Integration<br/>CSF 5: Delivery£95m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-03f51c
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
II.1.4.1

New Value

Text
Award notice prematurely published in error in relation to this procurement. This will be updated to reflect the error and subsequently updated following the end of the standstill period and signing of the Terms and Conditions.Sellafield Ltd is responsible for safely operating and decommissioning Europe's largest, most complex nuclear site, which is home to legacy nuclear facilities that are some of the most hazardous buildings in Western Europe. There is a continued need for Sellafield to have access to a specialist Industrial Services and Access Supply Chain through a Framework Agreement to replace the existing Sellafield Industrial Services Framework (SIS).

Old Value

Text
Sellafield Ltd is responsible for safely operating and decommissioning Europe's largest, most complex nuclear site, which is home to legacy nuclear facilities that are some of the most hazardous buildings in Western Europe. There is a continued need for Sellafield to have access to a specialist Industrial Services and Access Supply Chain through a Framework Agreement to replace the existing Sellafield Industrial Services Framework (SIS).

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
N/A
Maximum Participants
1

Second Stage

Invitation Date
27 Nov 2023, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
25 Sept 2023

Classification

Id
45262100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
720

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Against the criteria as stated in the Procurement pack accessed on Atamos

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The main services to be delivered by the ASI Framework are divided into two separate discreet packages of work:<br/><br/>- Access Services: The design, manufacture, insulation, and deployment of access systems including scaffolding, powered access systems, roped access, rigging, cranes and any other systems of providing Sellafield Ltd staff and contractors access to various locations at each of their facilities.<br/>- Asbestos & Insulation Services: Removal and replacement of thermal insulation including asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lagging. Methods employed vary and will include traditional removal methods and complete ACM coated component removal.<br/><br/>The Framework Agreement will be a single lot agreement for 4 years and a maximum value of £95m though no spending commitment is made to the supply chain,<br/><br/>NEC4 form of contracts will be utilised, employing the Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and Term Service Contract (TSC). The main pricing options (A, C or E) will be available to Sellafield Ltd depending upon scope, risk & complexity. The use of Option E contracts will be challenged to encourage greater use of C so that reward and risk is shared.<br/><br/>Sellafield has identified 5 Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in collaboration with its internal stakeholders as being integral to the successful performance of the Framework opportunity. The CSFs reflect the key lessons from the current SIS framework and alignment to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA_ Value Framework and Delivery Model.<br/>CSF 1: Safety, Security & Resilience<br/>CSF 2: Capability & Capacity<br/>CSF 3: Social Value & Sustainability<br/>CSF 4: Collaboration & Integration<br/>CSF 5: Delivery

Value

Amount
95,000,000
Currency
GBP

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD11
Entry 2
Region
UKD11
Entry 3
Region
UKD11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Insulation work
Entry 2
Id
45262660
Scheme
CPV
Description
Asbestos-removal work
Entry 3
Id
51511100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services of lifting equipment
Entry 4
Id
42414000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
Entry 5
Id
45262100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding work
Entry 6
Id
44212310
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding
Entry 7
Id
34951000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Access platforms
Entry 8
Id
45262110
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding dismantling work
Entry 9
Id
45262120
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding erection work
Entry 10
Id
44212317
Scheme
CPV
Description
Scaffolding structures

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-77882
Name
Sellafield Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Seascale
Postal Code
CA201PG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Calder Bridge

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Id
1002607
Legal Name
Sellafield Limited

Contact

Name
Jamie Crossfield
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-6953
Name
Royal Courts Of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts Of Justice

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-125052
Name
Sellafield Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Postal Code
CA28 7XY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sir Christopher Harding House, Vertex Centre, North Shore Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Sellafield Limited

Contact

Name
Jamie Crossfield
Telephone
+44 7929736788
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-87627
Name
KAEFER LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC2
Locality
Newcastle
Postal Code
NE32 3DP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Riverside House, Rolling Mill Road, Viking Industrial Park, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
03132937
Legal Name
KAEFER LIMITED
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-106855
Name
Sellafield Ltd

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD11
Locality
Workington
Postal Code
CA14 4HB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
West Cumbria House, Jubilee Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Sellafield Ltd

Contact

Name
Charlotte Inglesfield
Telephone
+44 190077686

Award information

Award 1
Id
030523-2024-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-87627
Name
KAEFER LIMITED

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
000135-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-87627
Name
KAEFER LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
030523-2024-1
Status
active
Award ID
030523-2024-1
Date Signed
8 Sept 2024, 00:00
Entry 2
Id
000135-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
000135-2025-1
Date Signed
24 Sept 2024, 00:00

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Workington · UKD11 · CA14 4HB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD11

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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