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Supervision of Helium Leakage

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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22 Oct 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Supervision of Helium Leakage" within the services category. The process involved leak tightness testing for transportation and storage flasks, adhering to the ISO 9712:2012 standard. The procurement stage reached completion with the awarding of the contract to Orano Nuclear packages and services, a large-scale supplier from France, signed on 22nd October 2025. This contract, valued at £76,410 (exclusive of VAT), is set to commence on 27th October 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The direct procurement process was conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses within the gas industry, especially those specialising in professional services related to helium leak detection and containment. Companies with expertise in adhering to strict ISO standards would find this project aligns well with their capabilities and offers a potential for growth through high-stakes projects. Large-scale enterprises that can provide comprehensive solutions in line with specific technical requirements will be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Additionally, the involvement with a prominent organisation such as Sellafield Limited could enhance market presence and credibility for participating suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supervision of Helium Leakage

Notice Description

Leak tightness testing to meet LT L2 standard ISO 9712:2012 on 7 Castor HAW 28 M transport / storage flasks to specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chloe.l.mclean@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

ORANO NUCLEAR PACKAGES AND SERVICES

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