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Test and inspection of circuit breakers

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government authority in Warrington, UK, focused on the testing and inspection of circuit breakers, including repair costs. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for electrical distribution equipment, with services delivered in the UKD11 region. The procurement method was direct, below the competition threshold. The award phase is completed, with Schneider Electric Ltd chosen as the supplier. Key dates include the contract signing on 24 April 2026, with the activity period spanning 27 April to 27 May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical distribution equipment services, particularly those with expertise in circuit breaker inspection and repair. Large-scale electrical maintenance companies are well-suited to compete in similar processes. As Schneider Electric Ltd secured the contract, companies of similar stature might leverage their capabilities to position themselves for future possibilities within the public sector's maintenance and inspection domain. This award highlights the potential for non-competitive bids when the procurement value is below threshold limits, providing businesses with a strategic avenue to engage with sub-central government tenders.

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Notice Title

Test and inspection of circuit breakers

Notice Description

Test and inspection of 4 circuit breakers including repair costs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038964-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 May 2026 30 days
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

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

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