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Industrial Radiography Sources

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK. The tender, titled "Industrial Radiography Sources," was aimed at supplying and servicing high-energy radiography sealed sources to support site operations. This falls under the industry category of radioactive materials. The contracting process reached the award stage, with a direct procurement method employed without competition due to the below-threshold criterion. The contract was signed on 30th January 2026, covering the period from 31st January to 31st March 2026, with an active award to Gilligan Engineering Services for the supply of goods.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for businesses engaged in the supply of radioactive materials and industrial radiography services. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in handling and servicing high-energy radiography sealed sources may find this contract particularly beneficial. Located in the region for delivery, companies with operational bases in UKD11 or those capable of effective logistics within the United Kingdom could provide competitive offerings. Such contracts could further enhance credentials and expand market penetration for businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

Industrial Radiography Sources

Notice Description

Supply and service high energy radiography sealed sources to support site operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028310-2026
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,459 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

GILLIGAN ENGINEERING SERVICES

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