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Control Systems OEM - Rockwell Automation Limited Equipment Service and Maintenance

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:07

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:28

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom, has recently completed a direct award procurement process for the "Control Systems OEM - Rockwell Automation Limited Equipment Service and Maintenance". This contract, valued at £931,450.32 gross, aims to provide technical support and maintenance for Rockwell Automation's equipment at Sellafield. The procurement was justified on technical grounds, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the procurement method chosen to avoid technical incompatibility and protect intellectual property rights associated with the proprietary software, firmware, and components involved. The contract was signed on 27 March 2026, following a pending award status earlier in March.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for large enterprises proficient in maintaining and providing technical support for complex control systems. While the direct award was chosen to ensure consistency and avoid compatibility issues, businesses looking to enhance their expertise in proprietary control systems and related strategic partnerships can observe how Sellafield Limited coordinates with Rockwell Automation Limited, leveraging their historical technical knowledge and site-specific expertise. Firms in the industry of control and guidance systems installation can glean insights into the requirements set forth by such specialised contracts, paving the way for future collaborations in similar sectors.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038702-2026
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
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
£776,208 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 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
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

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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