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6 No Trial Plate/Samples

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority associated with sub-central government, has concluded its procurement process titled "6 No Trial Plate/Samples," in the services industry category. This process involves the preparation, blast cleaning, and painting of trial plates, with Solway Blast Cleaning Ltd awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £80,160 gross (£66,800 net), commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Located in Warrington, the procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition, utilising a direct method. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been active since 17th April 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in blasting work and repair and maintenance services. Large businesses that specialise in these fields can leverage the experience from this project to expand their portfolios and build relationships with public authorities like Sellafield Limited. The successful engagement with sub-central government bodies could pave the way for further contracts within the utilities sector, enhancing potential growth and diversification opportunities.

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Notice Title

6 No Trial Plate/Samples

Notice Description

6 No Trial Plate/samples to be prepared, blast cleaned and painted as requested by SL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06854a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035187-2026
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45111211 - Blasting work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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

SOLWAY BLAST CLEANING

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