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03 Jul 2026 at 09:37

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26 May 2026 at 13:00

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, located in Warrington, UK, as the buying organisation seeking services for the "Provision of Heavy Maintenance Works" specifically related to railway-track maintenance. This contract falls under the industry category of railway-track maintenance services and covers a location in the UK, specifically region UKD11. The procurement process reached the Award stage on 3rd July 2026, following the direct award method due to the supplier's existing technical knowledge. The contract for these services was signed on 9th June 2026 and is scheduled to be fulfilled between 10th June 2026 and 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £406,302.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in nuclear site environments, given the contract's complexity and the need for specialised technical knowledge. Large enterprises with a proven track record in maintaining railway standards are well-suited to compete for such contracts, as seen with Trackwork Ltd, the successful supplier selected for their extensive experience and specialised capabilities. The direct award nature of the procurement highlights the need for competence and reliability, offering growth opportunities for businesses capable of meeting stringent requirements in strategic maintenance operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Heavy Maintenance Works

Notice Description

Provision of labour, plant and materials to carry out remedial repairs to the Sellafield Site railway. For further details, please refer to Contract Award Notice UK-1340.

Procurement Information

The required timescales for completing the scope of work required a supplier with previous technical knowledge of the SL railway infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062592-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,585 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£338,585 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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

Trackwork Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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