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Synergy Upgrade Project

SELLAFIELD LTD

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15 Dec 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Synergy Upgrade Project" has been executed by Sellafield Ltd, situated at Hinton House, Birchwood Park Av, WA3 6GR, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "Mainframe hardware" and the project will be delivered in the North West region of the UK. Currently in the award stage, this tender was concluded with a contract value of £224,699.13, and the award was made to Specialist Computer Centres PLC on 12th December 2025, with the contract period stretching until 31st March 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is not suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mainframe hardware, particularly larger or established enterprises given its selective procurement nature and framework agreement call-off. Organisations with expertise in supplying advanced computing equipment will find opportunities to collaborate with government bodies like Sellafield Ltd. Companies interested in expanding their presence in the public sector within the IT infrastructure domain should consider pursuing similar tenders, thereby enhancing potential business growth in strategic areas.

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Notice Title

Synergy Upgrade Project

Notice Description

Synergy Upgrade Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9761e71c-5a50-4c36-bd6c-d522a1eca5c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3abd15a-6bdb-4b34-88e4-9492fb10316d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30211200 - Mainframe hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,699 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,699 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
BIRCHWOOD PARK AV
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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