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LINC 144 - Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Technology Development

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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22 Oct 2025 at 12:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has concluded the procurement process for the "LINC 144 - Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Technology Development" contract. The process is now in the award stage, with the contract status marked as complete. The initiative aimed at designing cost-effective waste containers using Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete technology for long-term storage of Low-Level Waste. This contract was awarded to MCM Environmental Services Ltd, commencing on 15 October 2025 and concluding by 28 February 2026. The procurement method involved limited competition under the "Below threshold" category, focusing on services and feasibility studies within the region designated as UKD61.

This tender presents ample business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in civil engineering and material technology development. It calls for firms capable of undertaking technological innovation in structural design and manufacture, specifically relating to waste management solutions. The emphasis on Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete suggests a demand for companies experienced in materials science and digital simulation for performance testing. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar services to government bodies, especially those familiar with the requirements of the Civil Structural & Architectural sector, would find this contract beneficial for extending their service portfolio and gaining a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LINC 144 - Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Technology Development

Notice Description

Sellafield has a requirement to design and manufacture waste containers that are cost effective with respect to material, manufacturability, and infrastructure (throughput driven). These waste containers (WC) will be primarily used the for long-term storage of solid Low-Level Waste (LLW) which are intended to be temporarily stored in CHILW (interim storage facility) and subsequently in a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) material is identified as a potential solution for a cost-effective waste container solution. Therefore, under the governance of the Manufactured Product Organisation (MPO), the Civil Structural & Architectural (CS&A) capability is carrying out a series of gated technical exercises to establish a calibrated material model which will enable the substantiation of the waste container's performance requirements via digital simulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d18f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,763 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Helen Cheetham
Contact Email
helen.l.cheetham@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
01925 832000

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

MCM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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