# DNWP008\.154/LOT2/ROV Support

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Sellafield Ltd.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Sellafield Ltd](/buyers/sellafield-ltd/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [The Decommissioning Alliance](/suppliers/decommissioning-alliance/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,296,273
- Tender value: £1,800,000
- Award date: 23 December 2025
- Published: 14 January 2026
- Contract start: 23 December 2025
- Contract end: 25 September 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 359e0ef9-a13c-49e2-b54c-59398710e92a-879128
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67f6fd6c-829f-432e-b9ee-2d49adc8e1ec

## Description

The objectives set out below determine TDA scope of work for 25/26 for Legacy ponds and silos 11FTE: • Support procurement of sufficient ROVs with ancillary equipment, to support the programme in 2025-26\. • Supporting ROV, tooling and spares available through Sellafield stores M-coding system\. • Continued development of ROV support for bulk sludge transfer from FGMSP • Development of methods for downsizing and removal of miscellaneous waste items from the pond and bays\. • Maintenance of work and control areas in line with Sellafield standards and expectations on housekeeping\. • Facilitating delivery of suitable training courses in a timely manner, for SL personnel to fill recognised skill gaps and reduce reliance on contractors\. • Maintaining a dedicated ROV contractor team with adequate resources and equipment for delivery of service and capability in line with the requirements of Legacy Ponds • Developing communication links with stakeholders, other plants and facilities and assist on a case by case basis as agreed with the Head of Operations\. • Continuing to research, innovate and exploit ROV opportunities to accelerate Legacy Ponds objectives\. • The scope of the service within the Task Form relates to Legacy Ponds\. • Piloting of ROV systems to support operations when requested from SL to support any shortfalls in resource\. • A 40k pot of funds will be managed to support plant and equipment underpinned by SL Management

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/359e0ef9-a13c-49e2-b54c-59398710e92a-879128)