Award

Radiation Tolerant Cable

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 14:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Sep 2025 at 07:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Radiation Tolerant Cable". The procurement, designated under the industry category of "Insulated wire and cable", was executed through a direct award method due to intellectual property constraints. The process primarily took place in the award stage, with significant dates including a contract start date of 3rd October 2025, and completion on 31st March 2026. The awarded contract for the supply of radiation tolerant cables, intended for use with In Cell Cranes, has a gross value of £3,031,453.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of advanced industrial cables, particularly those compatible with niche or proprietary systems. Although W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, the sole supplier capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined, was awarded the contract, companies with innovative solutions or related technologies could explore future collaborations or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses dealing in high-tech industrial applications, like those supplying to defence or nuclear industries, may be well-positioned to compete if future tenders are similar in nature or scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiation Tolerant Cable

Notice Description

Radiation Tolerant Cable - supply

Procurement Information

Sellafield are looking to place a Direct Award with WL Gore for Radiation Tolerant cable. The cable is compatible for use with existing in cell cranes. The Intellectual property for the design construction and type of the cable used in the application is bespoke to Gore. Gore are the only supplier of cable compatible with the in cell cranes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058588-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,526,211 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 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
Kerry Cairns
Contact Email
kerry.a.cairns@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

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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