Award

PFCS Lifting Beam

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government, based in Warrington, has awarded a contract titled "PFCS Lifting Beam" in the goods category, specifically lifting and handling equipment. The procurement process for this contract was conducted through a direct award method, justified on single supplier technical reasons. The procurement stage was "Award" on the date of 18th June 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st July 2025, concluding by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing in lifting and handling equipment, especially those capable of offering specialised services and products that align with the procurement requirements. Businesses that are experienced in similar technical domains could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence by meeting Sellafield Limited's procurement needs. The procurement, valued at £403,500 gross, suggests ample scope for revenue generation, and successful bidders could benefit from long-term collaboration through a tailored, technical solution delivery. Given that the method was direct award, companies that can offer unique technical capabilities may find this avenue suitable for growth.

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Notice Title

PFCS Lifting Beam

Notice Description

Order of a Package Handling Lifting Beam complete with Tarpaulin Type cover along with Lifting Beam Parking Stand. Assembled, Painted & Tested as per Previous unit.

Procurement Information

Order of a Package Handling Lifting Beam complete with Tarpaulin Type cover along with Lifting Beam Parking Stand. Assembled, Painted & Tested as per Previous unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033131-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£336,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.iley@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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