Award

Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of exterior valve stem fabrication was conducted by Sellafield Limited, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The process was completed under the title "Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication" and falls within the industry category of miscellaneous fabricated products and related items. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was considered outside the scope of standard procurement directives due to the specialised nature of the goods involved. The contract was awarded on 1st September 2025, with the contracted supplier being Helander Precision Engineering.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in precise and technical fabrication, particularly those experienced in or capable of supplying critical spares for nuclear transport flasks. Companies possessing niche technical expertise and a track record in delivering bespoke fabrication for highly regulated sectors stand to benefit greatly. Small and medium enterprises like Helander Precision Engineering, which have proven capabilities and previous approvals, are well-positioned to compete in such specialised procurement processes, facilitating their business growth within niche engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication

Notice Description

Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication

Procurement Information

Specialised fabrication which is a critical spare that has been previously supplied by an approved spare supplier, with many years approval, for nuclear transport flasks and required suppliers technical input

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056630-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Mandy Murray
Contact Email
mandy.murray@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
+44 1925832000

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELANDER PRECISION ENGINEERING

Further Information

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