Award

Inspection/Replacement of Cylinder Liners

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, has concluded a contracting process titled "Inspection/Replacement of Cylinder Liners" for diesel generators 1, 2, and 3. This procurement, classified under the services category and concerning repair and maintenance services of generators, took place through a direct award to Allen Diesels Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Bedford. The procurement stage was complete as of 18th September 2025, with the contract award notice published on 17th September 2025. The contract, valued at £322,483.20 gross, covers work to be carried out from 1st October 2025 to 29th December 2025, primarily within the UKD11 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents potential opportunities for businesses specialising in generator repair and maintenance services, particularly those equipped to work on diesel engines and possess OEM capabilities. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio in servicing complex mechanical installations within the energy sector. Companies with expertise in intellectual property and exclusive rights pertaining to single suppliers could find similar procurement processes appealing, as demonstrated by the direct award rationale employed in this instance. Interested parties should note the importance of establishing strong credentials and maintaining industry-specific qualifications to stand a competitive chance in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection/Replacement of Cylinder Liners

Notice Description

Inspection/Replacement of Cylinder Liners - Diesel Generators 1,2, and 3 by OEM.

Procurement Information

Supplier conducting repair/maintenance work on their own diesel engines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057754-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,736 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Anthony Backhouse
Contact Email
anthony.ah.backhouse@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
07919894326

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

ALLEN DIESELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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