Award

Radiation Tolerant Cables

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 13:34

Award

14 Apr 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has completed a direct award procurement process for the manufacture and supply of specialist radiation tolerant cables for use with In Cell Cranes. The procurement, titled "Radiation Tolerant Cables," falls under the goods category and has a total contract value of £3,383,184.00 (gross amount). The supplier selected for this contract is W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, a large-scale enterprise based in Germany. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 14 April 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 29 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026. The cables will be delivered to various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, particularly those specializing in high-specification cable production. Companies with the capability to develop bespoke products compatible with existing systems may find this sector lucrative, especially given the high standards and specific requirements outlined by nuclear decommissioning projects like Sellafield. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in creating custom solutions tailored to niche industrial applications will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, fostering opportunities for growth through specialised contracts.

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Notice Title

Radiation Tolerant Cables

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-050276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014996-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
13 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 LIMITED
Additional Buyers

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)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES

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