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NDA launches land disposal process at Sellafield
08 June 2009
NDA today announces the start of the disposal process for land adjacent to the nuclear site at Sellafield in Cumbria.
On 29th April 2009, the NDA announced that it had successfully completed the sale process for land adjacent to three of its sites, at Wylfa in Anglesey, Bradwell in Essex and Oldbury in Gloucestershire.
Following this sale, and consistent with its strategy to dispose of surplus property with a view to securing value for the UK taxpayer, the NDA today announces its intention to dispose of land adjacent to its existing site at Sellafield in Cumbria. The NDA expects to conclude the sale process this year.
John Clarke, NDA Commercial Director, said:
"The NDA's land adjacent to Sellafield has outstanding potential as a site for new development. The NDA recognises the interest generated in its first phase land sale, and looks forward to engaging with interested parties as it continues in its strategy of maximising value from its assets for the benefit of the UK taxpayer."
NDA expects to sell some of the approximate 250 hectares (618 acres) included in the recent nomination to the Department of Energy and Climate Change's Strategic Siting Assessment.
The first step in the sale process will be for all potential bidders to return a compliant Expression of Interest, signed Confidentiality Agreement and Data Room Rules.
Notice of Deadline
On 27 July, the NDA gave one week's notice for the deadline for expressions of interest.
Any interested parties needed to return their compliant Expressions of Interest, signed Confidentiality Agreement and Data Room Rules prior to 17:00 BST on Monday 3rd August 2009. Companies had until 17:00 hours on Monday 03 August 2009 to put themselves forward.
The process was open to interested parties who submit compliant proposals satisfying the conditions set out in the Request for Expressions of Interest. However, the NDA reserves the right to exclude parties at any stage who do not offer a reasonable prospect of delivering value. Participants in the process will be given the opportunity to visit the land for sale, evaluate the opportunity and perform due diligence.
The NDA will assess bids on the basis of value for money on a disposal of public assets. The NDA will wish to be satisfied that any considerations with a bearing on value for money have been taken into account before disposing of the land. Accordingly, before confirming a transaction following a competitive process, the NDA will seek the views of HM Government and currently expects HM Government's approval will be a condition precedent to completion of the lease.
NDA will also consider whether the proposed use could have a detrimental effect on the NDA's adjoining landholding which is to be retained for ongoing operations.
Interested parties should refer to the Important Notice
Background Information
On 29 April 2009, NDA announced the completion of the sale process for land adjacent to its sites at Wylfa, Bradwell and Oldbury, raising approximately £387m for the NDA to use towards its mission of decommissioning.
Winning bidders in NDA land auction announced - 29 April 2009
Potential participants in the process can access further documentation and additional detail of the sale process on the NDA website.
Further information for bidders
The NDA is a non-departmental public body ("NDPB") with a remit to secure the decommissioning of the clean up of the UK's civil public sector nuclear sites. As a publicly funded body, the NDA is committed to delivering value for money to UK taxpayers. It is therefore incumbent upon the NDA to obtain best value for the taxpayer/Exchequer in any transaction to dispose of surplus property. As an NDPB the NDA will need to have regard to the guidelines set out for the disposal of surplus property by the Office of Government Commerce ("OGC"). As such, the sale process has been designed to be compliant with these guidelines.
