Nuclear Diving Capability Technical Dialogue

This Technical Dialogue follows the initial pre-market engagement. Please refer to the The Briefing Paper and Lines of Enquiry which is attached. <br/><br/>The following gives an indications to potential scope:-<br/><br/>Sellafield Limited is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process for nuclear diving services within the Pile Fuel Storage Pond<br/>(PFSP) at Sellafield site. The Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is a legacy facility constructed in the late 1940s to provide underwater storage,<br/>cooling and decanning of irradiated nuclear fuel and isotopes. The facility consists of the main pond structure and an additional 12 bays. On<br/>the successful completion of the current Nuclear Diving Pilot to clear 2 of the bays, it has been identified that a new future diving<br/>capability is required to support clearance of the remaining bays and main pond structure .<br/>The pre-market engagement with interested suppliers is to investigate the capability and capacity of the supply chain. This information and<br/>knowledge will inform the final acquisition strategy for the procurement. This will ensure that the requirements are effectively met and<br/>delivered in a strategy that meets market capabilities and requirements. It also provides procurement awareness for suppliers regarding this<br/>requirement. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise may inform internal business planning and any possible<br/>subsequent procurement process and WILL NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Should you wish to participate in<br/>this exercise please register your interest by contacting Allison J Booth using the contact details listed in this notice.<br/>The nuclear diving services will include but may not be limited to the following:-<br/>Potential Future Nuclear Diving Activities<br/>Site Wide Nuclear Services<br/>Pond Clearance Activities<br/>Sludge Removal<br/>Debris Collection<br/>Encast Steelwork Removal<br/>Inspections<br/>Maintenance/Repair of underwater equipment<br/>Application of Coatings/Sealants<br/>Note- Non-Nuclear diving services currently provided by the Sellafield Inhouse Dive Team is NOT included within this scope.<br/>Note - No Commitment of work volume guaranteed.