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eDAR00458 - Enhanced Communications AD

SELLAFIELD

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "eDAR00458 - Enhanced Communications AD", classified under "Hardware", has been successfully completed by the buying organisation, Sellafield. Situated in North West United Kingdom, the procurement followed a direct method through a Single Tender Action, below the threshold criteria. Sellafield initiated the tender process, with an estimated value of £31,213.62, aimed to source hardware goods. The tender period concluded on 8th December 2025, while the contract period spans from 9th December 2025 to 29th May 2026. The award was published on 2nd March 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides advantageous growth opportunities specifically for businesses in the hardware industry capable of meeting specific direct procurement needs, although it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. With a direct procurement approach, businesses specialising in hardware supplies and those familiar with the North West UK region will be best positioned to offer competitive proposals. Opportunities are particularly advantageous for organisations like AtkinsAltrad, who has already been awarded as the supplier. Companies aiming to expand their operations into public sector contracts within this locality can harness this procurement as a reference to establish key business relationships and gain insight into similar future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eDAR00458 - Enhanced Communications AD

Notice Description

eDAR00458 - Enhanced Communications AD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68ff0414-e725-40d8-92f4-c15f7debf1b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bae9346-96f5-4124-8e02-8e4ec92ac054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,213 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,213 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
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

ATKINSALTRAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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