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Manufactured Products Agile Spares (MPAS)

SELLAFIELD LTD

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19 Nov 2025 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, located in Risley, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Manufactured Products Agile Spares (MPAS)" under the industry category of miscellaneous fabricated products and related items. The contract was awarded on 3rd November 2025 to West Cumberland Engineering Ltd, as part of the Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance, for a total value of £29,900,000. This selective procurement process employed a restricted procedure above the threshold. The agreement is set to supply manufactured spares for Sellafield Ltd's operational plants and will span from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The delivery location is in the North West region, UK, with the postal code CA20 1PG.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large manufacturing firms specialising in the supply of high-precision and complex fabricated products. The scope includes serving critical infrastructure like the High-Level Waste Plant and encompasses diverse manufacturing activities such as machining and prototyping. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of producing components from various materials to high-quality specifications could also find this project highly beneficial. It's an excellent opportunity for businesses focusing on innovation and development in the engineering and manufacturing sectors to establish a robust five-year partnership with a leading buyer in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufactured Products Agile Spares (MPAS)

Notice Description

Sellafield Ltd intends to award a Contract to the Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance-an unincorporated joint venture between West Cumberland Engineering and Bendall's Engineering Ltd-for the supply of Manufactured Products Agile Spares. This agreement will encompass, but is not limited to, the following scope: * Ongoing supply of manufactured and fabricated products/spares to support stock replenishment across Sellafield Ltd's operational plants, including minor project-related requirements. These products are deployed site-wide and are essential to maintaining continuous operations. * Provision of Calciner spares, which are critical to the functioning of the High-Level Waste Plant (HLWP). * General machining and fabrication, including the production of high-precision and complex components from a wide range of material grades-such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and exotic alloys-manufactured to engineering drawings and up to Quality Grade 01. * Execution of manufacturing trials and prototyping activities to support innovation and development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad1b4a51-0014-40ed-bafc-edca3e694005
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c8b3ce-9ad0-4e9c-8c27-bf544f1b9662
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 years
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 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

WEST CUMBERLAND ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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