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IPEK Crawler System

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "IPEK Crawler System". The procurement, categorised under "goods" and more specifically "industrial robots" (CPV code 42997300), involved a direct method below the competition threshold. This contract was awarded to Forth Engineering (Cumbria), headquartered in Maryport, UK, with the contract commencement and completion dates being 22 January 2026 and 27 February 2026, respectively. The award was signed on 21 January 2026 and is valued at £51,324.48 inclusive of VAT.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial robotics and related fields. Companies, particularly SMEs with the capability to supply high-tech robotic systems, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts in this sector. Engaging in such procurements allows businesses to foster growth through partnerships with public authorities like Sellafield Limited, ultimately enhancing their market presence and technical offerings.

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Notice Title

IPEK Crawler System

Notice Description

Supply of an IPEK RX95 crawler system comprising - 598-3900-00 - Vision Control VC500 HD 555-3900-70 - [Ex] Crawler ROVION RX95 QCD HD 595-3960-71 - [Ex] Camera PTC50 HD 563-3900-70 - [Ex] Cable Reel RMX200 HD manual

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009014-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 27 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
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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

FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA

Further Information

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