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Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically under certification services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition, due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to TWI Certification Ltd, with the procurement stage reaching completion on 6th November 2025. The contract period begins on 10th November 2025 and is set to end on 5th February 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension. The legal basis for this procurement follows UK legislation 2023/54. The contract value amounts to £140,268 GBP, with the gross amount being £116,890 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms that specialise in certification services, such as TWI Certification Ltd. Companies within the welding certification sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive welder qualification witness services and post-test certifications, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Furthermore, organisations familiar with mechanical testing and welding procedure qualifications could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance service offerings. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for targeted, high-quality suppliers with the requisite expertise and compliance with the specific requirements set forth by sub-central government public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

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Notice Title

Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification

Notice Description

To provide welder qualification witness and supply post test certification, and including witness of weld procedure qualification, undertake mechanical testing and provide certification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071640-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 5 Feb 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
Justin Beattie
Contact Email
justin.beattie@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

TWI CERTIFICATION

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