Award

to supply 400m CABLE:RADIATION TOLERANT

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process to acquire 400 metres of radiation-tolerant cable. The process was conducted through direct procurement, without competition, falling under the 'below threshold' category. The contract was awarded to WL Gore & Associates GMBH, headquartered in Pleinfeld, Germany, with the agreement signed on 8th May 2025. The contract runs from 9th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the value set at £81,120 GBP. This tender pertains to the insulated wire and cable industry, specifically classified under the CPV code 31300000.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the production or supply of specialised cables, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing radiation-tolerant materials. As the procurement was completed through direct means, businesses similar in scale and capability to WL Gore & Associates GMBH may find potential future opportunities in public authority contracts where niche, specialist goods are required. These types of contracts are particularly suited for businesses already established in the supply of insulated cables and looking to expand their client base within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

to supply 400m CABLE:RADIATION TOLERANT

Notice Description

MM480166 to supply 400m CABLE:RADIATION TOLERANT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009382-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

WL GORE & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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