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Design of 3D shield plates

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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02 Feb 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Design of 3D shield plates" was conducted by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the engineering design services industry category with a focus on incorporating early testing learnings into 3D shield plate designs. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 19th January 2026 and running from 20th January 2026 to 18th April 2026. The award was made to Red Marine Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Hexham, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those capable of executing complex and innovative engineering projects. Companies with experience in designing shield plates or similar components would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The direct award process suggests that contracts of this nature may create future collaborative opportunities for firms with established reputations in specialised engineering services. Such opportunities could be particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Design of 3D shield plates

Notice Description

Design shield plates in incorporate learning from early testing and introduction of a 3D version type plate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06143a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008960-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,977 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 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
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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

RED MARINE ENGINEERING

Further Information

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