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PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:47

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:22

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11 Dec 2025 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement contract for the PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane, focusing on the Replacement Grapple & Cameras and Mast/Stem components. The industry category encompasses installation and maintenance services of cranes, specifically overhead travelling cranes and their parts. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period running from 2nd February 2026 to 22nd December 2028. This direct award was made to Wellman Booth, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, due to their extensive knowledge and previous work on similar projects, avoiding technical competition. The procurement approach aligned with the legal framework set out in the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in crane installations, maintenance, and parts supply. Wellman Booth, being a large-scale supplier with proven expertise in the crane engineering and operation within Sellafield’s facility, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this contract. Companies with similar technical capabilities and experience in such specialised machinery could find success in similar future procurement opportunities, expanding their portfolio in critical infrastructure engineering, maintenance, and enhancements.

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Notice Title

PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem

Notice Description

B29 SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) and B29 SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Mast & Stem)

Procurement Information

The purpose of the Skip Handling Machine (SHM) removable mast in Sellafield's Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is to move skips around the pond, between the various retrievals systems. The removable mast has an operations platform that is used for numerous tasks, including skip inspection, with 110v sockets that allow cameras/lights/video equipment to be deployed. The SHM is the single most important piece of production equipment in PFSP and is a key system for Sellafield Ltd's Retrievals Value Stream. There are structural concerns regarding corrosion on the SHM mast, therefore it is imperative for site operations that the existing SHM mast is replaced with a functionally like for like mast. In the current circumstances, competition is absent for technical reasons and pursuant to Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023, Sellafield may award a contract directly in accordance with section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023. Wellman Booth have carried out extensive work on the PFSP SHM, including design, manufacture and installation of new components, carried out as part of maintenance and CE requirements, and have in-depth knowledge, experience, and design data associated with the PFSP SHM. Given Wellman Booth's existing knowledge and design data associated with the PFSP SHM, and their understanding of the operational constraints in the facility, they are able to work around Sellafield's planned outages on site. Additional outages would cause a reduction in operational time within the asset, which may have a critical impact to Sellafield's programme delivery. Due to the history and provenance of the crane with Wellman Booth, the dilapidated state and urgent requirement for its replacement, Wellman Booth represent the only organisation able to meet Sellafield's Programme's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

42419100 - Parts of cranes

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

51511110 - Installation services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,967,972 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,967,972 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WELLMAN BOOTH A TRADING DIVISION OF THE CLARKE CHAPMAN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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