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Control Systems OEM - Rockwell Automation Limited Equipment Service and Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:28

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has awarded a direct procurement contract to Rockwell Automation Limited for the service and maintenance of control systems Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), specifically Programmable Logic Controllers and related control equipment. The contract is valued at £931,450.32 gross and encompasses services such as on-site support, breakdown assistance, telephone support, and equipment servicing and maintenance, along with associated parts. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, Sellafield Limited operates under the sub-central government category and employs this procurement to ensure compatibility and efficacy of existing systems. This contract, scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, highlights the critical role of Rockwell Automation Limited as the supplier due to their proprietary software, intellectual property, and technical expertise.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automation and control systems, particularly those able to provide technical support and maintenance for proprietary software and equipment. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in installation and management of guidance and control systems are well-suited to vie for similar contracts, especially those with capabilities in reverse engineering and compatibility validation. Rockwell Automation Limited’s existing technical knowledge positions them uniquely to maintain system integrity without compromising warranties, signalling advantages for other OEMs with exclusive rights. Businesses in the sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and secure long-term project engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control Systems OEM - Rockwell Automation Limited Equipment Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

The provision of Maintenance & Technical Support of Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Equipment manufactured and supported by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) - Rockwell Automation Limited, including: On-site support, breakdown support, telephone support, servicing, maintenance and associated parts as specified in the install base inventory and targeted P1 managed between Sellafield and the OEM regarding equipment already in situ and used by Sellafield.

Procurement Information

It has been determined that in current circumstances that competition is absent for technical reasons pursuant to Schedule 5 paragraph 5(a)(b) and 7(a)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Justification for the award is as follows: The Contract includes the provision of proprietary software, firmware and embedded components with intellectual property rights owned by the original equipment manufacture (OEM) - Rockwell Automation Limited. A change in supplier would result in the contract authority receiving software/goods that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing works and using alternative suppliers could invalidate warranties controlled by the OEM. Changing suppliers would require reverse engineering, revalidation, and potential compatibility issues which could impact Sellafield's ability to operate its existing control systems. The OEM maintains site and system specific technical knowledge and history of the existing Rockwell Automation Limited equipment installed on the Sellafield site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£776,208 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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