Award

Refrigerated Shipping Container

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom, pertains to the supply of a refrigerated shipping container. This procurement is part of the goods category, specifically classified under standard freight containers, and aims at providing a container for packing carcasses infected with bird flu or similar diseases. The process used a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold, with limited competition leading to the award status being marked as complete following the contract's start on 22nd January 2026 and its end on 30th January 2026. The contract, titled "Refrigerated Shipping Container," was signed on 21st January 2026, involving a gross contract value of £41,950.80.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of refrigerated shipping containers, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for handling potentially hazardous materials. Large businesses with experience in providing goods under limited competition conditions stand to benefit from similar future opportunities with government bodies. The completed award indicates potential for businesses to establish themselves as reliable suppliers for governmental organisations, offering a pathway to further growth in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

Refrigerated Shipping Container

Notice Description

Provide a refrigerated shipping container for utilising for the packing of dangerous goods carcasses which may be infected with bird flu (or other diseases)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006029-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44613300 - Standard freight containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,959 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 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
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

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

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