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Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill," classified under drilling equipment, as a public authority in the UK sub-central government sector. Based in Warrington, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the goods category and was concluded with the contract awarded to Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd on 15th December 2025. The procurement method was limited, involving below-threshold competition, with the contract period active from 22nd December 2025 to 5th February 2026. The contract is valued at £65,926.85 excluding VAT, reflecting the specific requirements of Sellafield Limited.

This procurement offers opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial machining tools like radial drills. Large-scale companies with expertise in providing precision drill equipment are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the procurement's focus on high-quality, specification-modified machinery. Businesses expanding in the UK drill equipment sector may find growth prospects with buyers like Sellafield Limited, aligning with public sector needs and industry specifications.

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Notice Title

Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill

Notice Description

Purchase of an Excel Machine Tools OPTI RD6 Radial Drill, modified to SL purchase Specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083115-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43130000 - Drilling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,926 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 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
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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

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