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Purchase of SpinChem equipment

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of SpinChem Equipment," a contract under the industrial machinery category, specifically addressing goods procurement. The contract was awarded to AtkinsRéalís UK Limited, with an active status as of 7 April 2026. The procurement was implemented through a direct method below the competition threshold, ensuring the swift acquisition of critical machinery, mainly delivered to the UKD11 region, United Kingdom. Critical dates include the contract signing on 13 March 2026 and the contract period running from 16 March to 16 April 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the industrial machinery sector to understand the dynamics of procurement processes undertaken by public authorities like Sellafield Limited. The procurement method suggests that smaller and medium-sized enterprises (that often struggle with competitive tenders) could benefit from understanding similar opportunities for direct procurement below threshold values. Furthermore, it highlights potential direct engagement prospects with significant public entities, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion across emerging market dynamics within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Purchase of SpinChem equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of SpinChem Equipment: 2 x SpinChem Stirrer Kit 150 x SpinChem Essentials Kit MiniRBR Empty (Custom M.O.C.) 100 x SpinChem RBR 16ml Empty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031475-2026
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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,709 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 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

ATKINSRÉALIS

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