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HEx1 Phase 1A - Define

SELLAFIELD LTD

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08 Dec 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, located at Hinton House in Risley, has completed the procurement process for the HEx1 Phase 1A - Define project. This contract focuses on design support services, specifically involving the independent integration of design for the Heat Exchanger lifting scheme. The award was finalized on 19th November 2025, and the contract duration extends until 3rd May 2027. This procurement, which follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was part of the services category. The project is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £2,913,847.08.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and integration services within industrial design sectors. Companies involved in hardware manufacturing, particularly those with experience in lifting equipment, could greatly benefit from this contract. Moreover, businesses capable of providing UKCA Marking and technical documentation support align well with the contract's requirements. Despite the scale of the project, it's not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger enterprises or those with considerable resources and experience are more suited to deliver optimal results.

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Notice Title

HEx1 Phase 1A - Define

Notice Description

The scope of the Phase 1A Define contract is to provide: Independent integration of the Phase 1A design for the Heat Exchanger lifting scheme and equipment including lifting collars and cradles; Ongoing support to Sellafield during the manufacturing phase, ultimately providing UKCA Marking, Declarations of Conformity and completed Technical File to the Employer on key products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14a20e50-aef8-4283-a6fd-f626a47fee36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc42b82-9a81-465c-8a84-e188d800a9f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,913,847 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 3 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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