Award

Tooling and Development Work for M2 Lid Seals

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by Sellafield Limited, relates to tooling and development work for M2 Lid seals. Sellafield Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The industry category for this contract falls under engineering services. The notice for this award was published on 16th September 2025, and the procurement stage is documented as complete. James Walker UK Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £73,542, with the contract period running from 17th September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method implemented was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and custom manufacturing processes. Companies like James Walker UK Ltd, which focuses on providing specialised engineering solutions, may find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market reputation. The project involves the creation of tools and development work necessary for producing M2 Lid seals, indicating a demand for businesses capable of delivering bespoke manufacturing solutions. This type of contract is ideal for businesses with the capability to undertake detailed design work, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to leverage their technical expertise for growth within the UK's sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Tooling and Development Work for M2 Lid Seals

Notice Description

Part Cost tooling for custom moulding jig, drilling equipment, cutters, templates, force gauges and pressure test gauges for James Walkers to enable them to procure M2 Lid seals. Includes development work for 3 x samples/seals to be moulded to be able to manufacture a final control seal, witness inspection at JWC and supplier sites and reissuing of J Walker standards and procedures to latest processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,542 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES WALKER

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