SSA

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 26/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-439950

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

LLW Repository Ltd
5608448
Old Shore Road
Holmrook
CA19 1XP
UK
Telephone: +44 1946770207
E-mail: Procurement@llwrsite.com
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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=14243&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

Cementitious Powders
Reference number:  LLWRP2122-EK2032
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

44111200  -  Cement
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The NDA Group uses cementitious powders during the encapsulation process. LLW Repository Limited (LLWR), and Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) use Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) for low level waste encapsulation, supplied to standard specifications.
The current Contract expires on 31st July 2022 therefore a tender will be required to replace this contract to ensure continuity of supply. This PIN is seeking expressions of interest from suitable providers.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of Ordinary Portland Cement
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44111200  -  Cement
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Supply of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) to LLWR and DSRL
Must conform to BS EN 197-1:2011 and be grade CEM I 42,5N or CEM 1 52.5N. It should be noted that although CEM I 42,5 is the stated standard on current supplies, the material routinely supplied is CEM I 52,5, which is acceptable.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Supply of Pulverised Fuel Ash
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

44111200  -  Cement
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) to LLWR and DSRL
Must conform to BS EN 450-1 2012, Fineness category N or S, Loss on Ignition (LoI)
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

28/02/2022

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

If you are interested in this tender opportunity, please email procurement@llwrsite.com, providing details of which lot or lots you would be interested in, geographical location for the source of the powders and UK storage capacity and locations.
Any provider which does not express an interest within the stipulated timescales will not exclude themselves from the bidding process for this project. However responses to this PIN will help inform our procurement strategy.
We estimate that the ITT for this requirement will be published in February 2022.