SSA

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 15/07/2021

External Reference: 2021-499317

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance
01002607
Calder Bridge
Seascale
CA20 1PG
UK
Contact person: Kevin Cape
Telephone: +44 7800698607
E-mail: kevin.cape@sellafieldsites.com
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate
Address of the buyer profile: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510

I.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=13732&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

3D OR Business Modelling - Professional Services contract
Reference number:  AC9107 Replacement / CTM-7452
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72200000  -  Software programming and consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

OR Modelling - Please see long description for further details.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 4500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72220000  -  Systems and technical consultancy services
72221000  -  Business analysis consultancy services
72227000  -  Software integration consultancy services
72600000  -  Computer support and consultancy services
72610000  -  Computer support services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Risley
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Sellafield Limited are looking for a supplier to provide a turnkey simulation model build and support solution to meet its growing need for three dimensional spatially accurate discrete event simulation tools and services.
The service provision is currently mainly based around Flexsim and Avert software in which Sellafield has made a significant investment.
Sellafield are looking for suppliers who have significant resource who already have advanced skills and experience in this software together with access to significant (40+) licences in the UK to act in partnership to provide a “one stop shop” for the provision of software licences, software support including upgrades and technical support, model development and training activities in existing Flexsim, Avert and supporting applications and/or a suitable comparative alternative software package which would require training, Licensing (40+ users), provision of the associated infrastructure to support models, applications and the rebuild of existing Flexsim, Avert models and supporting applications etc at the suppliers cost.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Suppliers are requested to provide any feedback / expressions of interest to the following e mail.
kevin.cape@sellafieldsites.com
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

16/08/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Sellafield will be looking to place a Contract for this package of work via CTM between January and March 2022. Sellafield is gauging potential interest from the market via this Prior Information Notice. If your organisation would be interested in tendering for this opportunity please send notification via e-mail to kevin.cape@sellafieldsites.com.
Following expressions of interest, Sellafield intend to hold an industry day to allow prospective suppliers to gain more understanding about the requirements. Should you express an interest to us we will advise you on the date of this event.