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FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority in the United Kingdom located at Warrington, organised a direct procurement process titled "FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility". This tender involved the provision of secure storage, workshop, and project space in support of the Sellafield FLOC Retrievals Project. The contracting process reached the award stage and was completed as of 10 December 2025. The procurement focused on storage and warehousing services, with a direct awarding to Forth Engineering (Cumbria), located in Maryport, indicating a preference for specialised local suppliers within the North West region of England. The contract was valued at £76,285.68 and covered a short operational period from 10 to 15 December 2025.

The tender opens considerable opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised storage and logistical support services, particularly those with the capability to offer adaptable project spaces, secure storage solutions, and site management services. Companies that can ensure compliance with rigorous security requirements and have the workforce to provide technical support for equipment handling and maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. This tender exemplifies how local businesses with expertise in industrial engineering and space management can engage with large-scale public projects to drive growth within specific regional sectors.

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Notice Title

FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility

Notice Description

Provision of continued secure storage, workshop, and project mock-up space at Forth Righall, supporting the remaining scope of the Sellafield FLOC Retrievals Project, including commissioning activities through to project closeout. This includes: * 208m2 of watertight, adaptable project space * Compressed air, lighting, heating, and temperature control * Secure storage with unloading capability and segregation options * CCTV and BT Redcare alarm coverage with client access * Welfare and client briefing area with desktop facilities * Senior and workshop technician support (20 hours/month) for equipment adaptation, handling, and technical input * Forklift access and internal transportation support * 24/7 site access with 1-hour notice * Maintenance support See attached vendor cost breakdown.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f29a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081408-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA

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