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PFCS HKM Predator Arm Units

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "PFCS HKM Predator Arm Units," pertains to the procurement of specialised machinery for the nuclear industry. The current procurement stage is complete, with a direct award methodology employed due to technical constraints. The contract period is scheduled from 26th September 2025 to 11th March 2026. The gross award value stands at £785,808, with a significant value of £654,840. The legal basis for this procurement aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 guidelines.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of high-performance machinery, particularly those with experience in nuclear facilities or complex engineering solutions. Companies capable of providing cutting-edge, reliable solutions to mitigate operational vulnerabilities like those described in the tender will find this opportunity well-suited for their services. Businesses adept in machinery maintenance, particularly in environments requiring strict safety protocols, also stand to benefit by enhancing their market placement through participation in such critical procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PFCS HKM Predator Arm Units

Notice Description

Procurement of two complete predator arm manipulators for PFCS. One manipulator will be installed as soon as it is received with the other being held locally for instant rotation and replacement once the working asset has failed or observed to be leaking again.

Procurement Information

The Predator Housekeeping Manipulator is a Single Point Vulnerability in the PFCS retrievals process. The current operational manipulator within the facility is operating with a leak which is gradually getting worse over time. Repair in situ isn't possible due to the constraints and local rules of the area. Full strip down, investigation and refurbishment is required but this will cause considerable downtime to the facility and impact Key Target 5. Along with increasing the dose rate for all personnel doing the intrusive work. This DAR supports an ALARP modular replacement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057616-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£654,840 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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