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Rapid Rail Surveys

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, UK, has completed the contracting process titled "Rapid Rail Surveys," which falls under the services industry category. The contract entails comprehensive on-site condition surveys, including visual inspections of components within crane rail systems. This procurement process, which was initiated on 13th March 2026, utilises a direct procurement method termed "Below threshold - without competition," with an active contract running until 13th March 2027. The awarded supplier, Rapid Rail, is headquartered in Gloucester, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised rail survey services, particularly those with expertise in aerial mapping services, as indicated by the CPV classification. Large-scale companies capable of delivering comprehensive inspections and possessing technical proficiency in field surveys may find this contract beneficial for their business growth. The awarded supplier, Rapid Rail, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to undertake such specialised service contracts, given its capacity and competence in this niche arena. This contract can serve as a strategic entry point into public sector procurement for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the UK's rail and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Title

Rapid Rail Surveys

Notice Description

Rapid rail will undertake comprehensive on site condition surveys (visual inspections) of all components within the FGMSP & PFSP SHM crane rail systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023088-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 1-2 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

RAPID RAIL

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