Award

New Sources For RPI Equipment Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 14:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Jan 2026 at 15:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sellafield Limited, involved the direct award of a contract titled "New Sources For RPI Equipment Maintenance." The process, which reached the contract stage on 23rd January 2026, involves the acquisition of 42 radioactive sources for the maintenance of RPI equipment. The sources are intended to facilitate expanded work scope for RPI services teams at Sellafield Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category within the nuclear industry and directly encompasses radioactive sources identified by CPV code 09343000. The contract period is active from 24th January 2026 to 3rd April 2026, with a total award value of £224,748.00. The direct procurement method was justified by the immediate need for these sources to ensure continued workflow and the capability for simultaneous operations.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of radioactive materials and associated equipment. Companies with established capabilities in the production or sourcing of nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment, particularly those capable of swift and secure delivery, would find this an attractive opportunity for business growth. Given Sellafield Limited's status as a public authority - sub-central government, companies already servicing or seeking to enter the UK public sector markets, especially within the nuclear supply chain, could leverage this contract to establish or enhance their presence in the industry. The direct award process also indicates the potential for long-term partnerships, particularly for suppliers able to meet the specific technical and operational requirements of the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Sources For RPI Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

Purchase of 42 radioactive sources for maintenance of RPI equipment and the delivery of these sources. Required due to expanding scope of work within RPI services teams and the team receiving the scope currently have no sources to carry out this work. The sources will also be used in areas with low number of sources currently to allow for work to be carried simultaneously by RPI instrument mechanics allowing for smoother work flow and greater work week completion. Other sources within the quote are to be used for further instrument evaluation by the SL IC team but are to be stored within the B151 store and used by Cavendish nuclear when required.

Procurement Information

Required due to expanding scope of work within RPI services teams and the team receiving the scope currently have no sources to carry out this work. The sources will also be used in areas with low number of sources currently to allow for work to be carried simultaneously by RPI instrument mechanics allowing for smoother work flow and greater work week completion. Other sources within the quote are to be used for further instrument evaluation by the SL IC team but are to be stored within the B151 store and used by Cavendish nuclear when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,748 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£187,290 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erin.l.dixon@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

HTSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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