Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP)
Sellafield Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Sellafield Limited awarded construction and building maintenance work to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, Costain Ltd and Hochtief UK on 10 October 2025.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 Strategic PartnerWhat this lot coversThe scope of the Strategic Partner was:<br/><br/>• Provision of strategic front-end definition<br/>• Portfolio management of programmes, projects and tasks to maximise benefit<br/>• Infrastructure planning (land, utilities, transport, accommodation) to inform and support the Sellafield Ltd Masterplan<br/>• To undertake feasibility studies and initial engineering design, this will require Delivery Partner and Sellafield Ltd subject matter expert input<br/>• To undertake benchmarking and should-cost modelling on costs and schedules<br/>• Production of business cases.<br/>• Provision of input into commissioning strategies and embedding capabilities into business as usual<br/>• To support portfolio planning and optimisation<br/>• To undertake stakeholder engagement<br/>• Sustainability - energy modelling, carbon analysis<br/>• Data management controls, security, governance, retrievals and business continuity<br/>• Drive innovation through the Portfolio<br/>• Knowledge transfer – facilitation, LFE capture, dissemination, obtaining and complying with ISO44001 in the IDP environment<br/>• Gathering, documenting and sharing pre-construction information<br/><br/>Sellafield Ltd made the decision to cancel the Lot 1 procurement in accordance with Sellafield Ltd.'s right to cancel a lot and not to award a contract as provided for at Section 11.9 of the Selection Questionnaire Instructions and also Section 6.6 of the Invitation to Submit Final Tender Instructions. | Construction, IT services and software, Management consultancy, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering | — |
Lot 2 Electrical Distribution Delivery PartnerWhat this lot coversThe Scope of the Electrical Distribution Delivery Partner includes the completion of detailed design and all procurement, installation, construction, commissioning and handover activities that form part of delivery. Typical Electrical Distribution Partner scope will include:<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of Distribution System Transformers<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of Electrical substations<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of Electrical Switchgear<br/>• Replacement of distribution cabling and cable support structures<br/>• Upgrade of site distribution Tele-control system<br/>• Installation of additional standby generation capacity<br/>• Upgrade or refurbishment of existing standby generating capacity<br/>• Upgrade or refurbishment of existing generating capacity<br/>• Installation of additional connection points to the National Grid<br/>• Refurbishment of existing grid connections<br/>• Major repair work to any of the above<br/>• A programme of planned job and tasks<br/><br/>The value stated at V.2.4.2 is the upper value range of the Lot. The value is for the maximum contract term of 180 months, this term consists of an initial term of 108 months. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, IT services and software, Management consultancy, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering | — |
Lot 3 Utilities Delivery PartnerWhat this lot coversThe Scope of the Utilities Delivery Partner includes the completion of detailed design and all procurement, installation, construction, commissioning and handover activities that form part of delivery. Typical Utilities Partner scope will include:<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the on-site steam distribution system and support structures<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the on-site water distribution system and support structures.<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the off-site water supply and distribution system including the domestic water treatment plant and storage reservoirs<br/>• Refurbishment of the demineralised water treatment and conditioning plant<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the on-site compressed air generation and distribution system including support structures<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the on-site bulk chemical storage tanks and associated equipment<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the on-site chemical distribution system and support structures<br/>• Improvements to rail and road tanker off-load facility<br/>• Refurbishment or replacement of the sewage treatment plant<br/>• A programme of planned job and tasks<br/><br/>The value stated at V.2.4.2 is the upper value range of the Lot. The value is for the maximum contract term of 180 months, this term consists of an initial term of 108 months. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, IT services and software, Management consultancy, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering | — |
Lot 4 Civils Delivery PartnerWhat this lot coversThe Scope of the Civils Delivery Partner includes the completion of detailed design and all procurement, installation, construction, commissioning and handover activities that form part of delivery. Typical Civils Partner scope will include:<br/>• General civils design and engineering<br/>• Road Network including all earthworks slopes and retaining structures<br/>• Rail Network including all earthworks slopes and retaining structures<br/>• Highway, Rail and Pedestrian Bridges<br/>• Service Bridges (pipes, cables and the like)<br/>• Service Trenches<br/>• Service Supports<br/>• Below ground ducts including street works<br/>• Foundations to equipment (electrical equipment, lighting and the like)<br/>• Above ground service supports<br/>• Hard standings for vehicles and mobile plant including car parks<br/>• Hard and soft landscaping<br/>• Retaining walls<br/>• Security Fences, Turnstiles and Gates<br/>• Other minor civils/structural work including utility supports<br/><br/>The value stated at V.2.4.2 is the upper value range of the Lot. The value is for the maximum contract term of 180 months, this term consists of an initial term of 108 months. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, IT services and software, Management consultancy, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd | — | £1,290,000,000 | |
| Costain Ltd | — | £1,060,000,000 | |
| Hochtief UK | — | £595,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 066438-2025
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From notice 066438-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.