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Purchase of 2-WAY TAPER PLUG VALVE

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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23 Feb 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Purchase of 2-WAY TAPER PLUG VALVE," falls under the goods industry category specific to valve parts. The procurement method employed was direct, noted as below threshold and without competition. This contract, which has an active status, was awarded on 2026-02-23 with a contract period running until 2026-04-20. The supplier awarded is Induchem UK Ltd, based in Congleton, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying industrial valve parts, particularly those with expertise in stainless steel and PTFE components, to pursue similar contracts in the future. Large scale businesses, comparable to Induchem UK Ltd, might find such opportunities appealing, given the focused procurement method and niche hardware required by organisations like Sellafield Limited. The conducive procurement method hints at potential ease of entry into the market for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 2-WAY TAPER PLUG VALVE

Notice Description

2-WAY TAPER PLUG VALVE PLUG IN 304L STAINLESS STEEL, CAGE ASSEMBLY IN CF3/PTFE, COVER IN 304L STAINLESS STEEL,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015881-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42132300 - Valve parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,302 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 20 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INDUCHEM

Further Information

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