Award

Radiation Tolerant Cable

SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)

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14 Apr 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, based in West Cumbria House, Workington, has conducted a direct procurement process for manufacturing and supplying radiation tolerant cables specifically designed for in-cell cranes. This project, titled "Radiation Tolerant Cable" under the industry category "Insulated wire and cable" (CPV code 31300000), falls within the goods procurement category and was awarded on 14 April 2025. The direct award, valued at £3,383,184 gross (£2,819,320 net) in GBP, was granted to WL Gore due to their exclusive intellectual property rights over the cable design. The contract period is set to begin on 29 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026.

This procurement creates a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and supply of electrical components, specifically those capable of producing bespoke cables for highly specialised applications such as in-cell cranes. Businesses with expertise in radiation-tolerant materials and those holding similar exclusive intellectual property rights are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging their unique technological capabilities to fulfil stringent operational requirements. Partnering with sub-central government authorities like Sellafield Ltd can enhance market presence and build long-term relationships in the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

Radiation Tolerant Cable

Notice Description

Manufacture and supply of specialist radiation tolerant cables for use with In Cell Cranes

Procurement Information

Sellafield are looking to place a Direct Award with WL Gore for Radiation Tolerant cable. The cable is compatible for use with existing in cell cranes. The Intellectual property for the design construction and type of the cable used in the application is bespoke to Gore. Gore are the only supplier of cable compatible with the operating system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050275
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014943-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,819,320 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)
Contact Name
Kerry Cairns
Contact Email
kerry.a.cairns@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKINGTON
Postcode
CA14 4HB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Harrington
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

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