Award

Pond Imaging Sonar

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, has concluded a procurement process for the "Pond Imaging Sonar" project, culminating in the awarding stage. This procurement, carried out through a direct method below the threshold without competition, involves the supply of goods related to sonar and cable accessories. The contract was signed on 13 August 2025 and will run from 18 August 2025 to 3 November 2025. Located in Warrington, UK, the procurement pertains to the industry category CPV 44322000 and involves a total contract value of £35,047.0 GBP net.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sonar technology and mechanical design, particularly those able to provide complex cable accessories. Large-scale organisations like Fortis Mechanical Design, which has been awarded the contract, are ideally positioned to compete in this market. Businesses that can furnish similar goods without the need for competitive bidding might find prospects in similar direct procurement contracts with public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

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Notice Title

Pond Imaging Sonar

Notice Description

Stock replenishment of: SONAR Head 90mm 1MHz D-1115-01-02006 D1102-03-01002 and Head to SCU Underwater Cable c/w Connectors 15m Standard D-1115-01-02004

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048274-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44322000 - Cable accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,047 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chloe.l.mclean@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTIS MECHANICAL DESIGN

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