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R&D Fire and Explosion Testing

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded with an award for the "R&D Fire and Explosion Testing" project. This research-focused procurement falls under the services category and involves experimental work on hydrogen-air mixtures. The process used a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold and was completed as of 20th August 2025. The key contract, signed with GL Industrial Services (UK) Ltd T/A DNV GL, covers the period from August 2025 to March 2026, and is valued at £98,834, with a gross amount of £118,600. The operations will primarily occur in the UKF2 region, with the procurement’s legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those experienced in fire and explosion testing. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale supplier, smaller businesses can find prospects in subcontracting or partnering with established suppliers like GL Industrial Services (UK) Ltd. Companies specialising in R&D or those with expertise in handling volatile materials in experimental settings would be especially well-suited to offer complementary services, fostering growth through strategic alliances in a niche market.

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Notice Title

R&D Fire and Explosion Testing

Notice Description

R & D Experimental work to measure overpressures generated from igniting small quantities (circa 1 to 10 litres of hydrogen) of hydrogen-air mixtures at different concentrations in unconfined environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055151-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,834 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (UK) LTD T/A DNV GL

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