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Supply of Bulk & Cylinder Gases

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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04 Apr 2025 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has authority over the contracting process titled "Supply of Bulk & Cylinder Gases," which falls under the industrial gases (CPV 24110000) category. This tender covers the procurement of bulk and cylinder gases across the NDA Estate, located in the UK, specifically the UKD11 region. The procurement stage is currently at Award, following a limited procurement method, which was a direct award procedure without prior publication due to the necessity of meeting specific requirements. The contract was awarded to BOC Limited on April 4, 2025, with the contract valued at £24,855,800 GBP, and it was signed on June 30, 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering bulk and cylinder gases. Companies already supplying industrial gases or aiming to expand into the nuclear sector would find this contract beneficial. However, the procurement was limited due to BOC Limited being the sole supplier able to meet specific requirements within the UK, suggesting specialised expertise is necessary. Precision in delivery and ensuring compliance with nuclear standards are vital for any future competitive opportunities with Sellafield Limited and similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bulk & Cylinder Gases

Notice Description

Supply of Bulk & Cylinder Gases across the NDA Estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Bulk & Cylinder Gases to all NDA sites.

Procurement Information

Direct Award. PIN issued, however only 1 supplier expressed an interest which was the current incumbent BOC. They are the only supplier in the UK who can satisfy the requirements of the NDA estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013241-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24110000 - Industrial gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,855,800 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
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
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

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