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Water Jet Cutter 2 - Commissioning , Operator Training & Parts.

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed the award process for the commissioning, operator training, and parts supply of a Water Jet Cutter machine. The tender process, conducted under limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, was awarded to Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The procurement falls within installation services for special-purpose machinery and equipment, with the contract set to commence on 22nd December 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £32,952.24, with a service period facilitating consecutive days onsite for required training and commissioning.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery installation and operator training services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive commissioning support for specialised equipment. With a focus on operator training and parts supply for a Water Jet Cutter machine, companies with expertise in machinery services and related software configurations stand to benefit. Organisations similar to Thomas Graham & Sons Limited, which have a proven track record in servicing government entities and offering specialised equipment solutions, are well-suited to compete for such tenders, particularly in regions like Warrington and Barrow-in-Furness.

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Notice Title

Water Jet Cutter 2 - Commissioning , Operator Training & Parts.

Notice Description

FOR WJS MACHINE 2 NCP 4020 BEVELJET, SERIAL NO. 95828 WJS COMMISSIONING AND OPERATOR TRAINING 3 X OPERATORS, PER SESSION (MAXIMUM) NOTE: NUMBER OF TRAINING SESSIONS DEPENDENT UPON TIME REQUIRED FOR COMMISSIONING. - WJS HP SEAL KIT WJS ROD SEALING RING WJS COMISSIONING ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 1.5-2 DAYS. REMAINING DAYS ALLOCATED TO TRAINING. WJS WILL CONFIRM WHEN THE MACHINE HAS BEEN ASSESSED AND COMMISSIONED AS TO THE NUMBER OF TRAINING DAYS REMAINING. - DAYS ON-SITE ARE TO BE CONSECUTIVE DAYS. - PARTS ANTICIPATED AS BEING REQUIRED DUE TO 5 YEARS OF INACTIVITY ON THE PUMP. - FOR WJS MACHINE 2 NCP 4020 BEVELJET, SERIAL NO: 95828 IGEMS 3D SOFTWARE LICENCE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR WJS NCP 4020 BEVELJET - IGEMS SOFTWARE TRAINING 3 X PROGRAMMER/OPERATORS (MAXIMUM) FOR WJS NCP 4020 BEVELJET - NOTES:- - IGEMS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. - 2 DAYS ON-SITE. - THE SOFTWARE WILL NEED CONFIGURING ON YOUR PC/L

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083205-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51540000 - Installation services of special-purpose machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,460 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 - 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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

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