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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector based in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture". This project falls under the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to CREAT3D LTD. The procurement process supports the Sellafield Ltd metrology services by providing new SLS additive manufacturing equipment, which has potential applications across the Sellafield site. The contract became active on 12th March 2026 and will run until 12th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in additive manufacturing and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced manufacturing solutions and those able to support bespoke jigs, fixtures, and gauges would particularly benefit. The nature of this procurement, focusing primarily on innovative manufacturing techniques, presents a platform for suppliers to engage with Sellafield Limited, potentially leading to further opportunities to collaborate on large-scale projects in the nuclear and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture

Notice Description

To support delivery of the Sellafield Ltd metrology services within manufactured products organisation (MPO) and provide site wide use of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing capability. The new equipment will unlock new manufacturing methods. The equipment will support Sellafield Ltd metrology projects with the use of bespoke jigs/fixtures and gauges that can be used to validate MPO products and support work to improve and increase efficiencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033156-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,197 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

CREAT3D

Further Information

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