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Provision of Radiation Tolerant Sensors

Sellafield Ltd

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jul 2026 at 07:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited procured radiation-tolerant sensors (CPV 35125100) for use in defined radiation-exposed environments associated with nuclear operations. The goods are intended to support nuclear safety and operational assurance, asset integrity, reliability, and predictable performance under radiation exposure. The requirement is outcome-based and does not prescribe a particular manufacturer, brand or proprietary solution. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. This is a goods procurement led by Sellafield Limited, a public authority involved in the nuclear sector. The requirement concerns sensors capable of operating safely and reliably where they will be exposed to radiation, so relevant suppliers are those providing suitably tested sensing equipment for demanding nuclear or comparable industrial environments.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following preliminary market engagement. Sellafield used a direct award under a framework agreement, justified by technical reasons: the selected solution had demonstrated the necessary radiation tolerance and no alternative supplier was considered capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. Turck Banner Limited was awarded the contract on 7 July 2026 for £489,180 excluding VAT, or £587,016 including VAT. The contract was signed on 8 July 2026 and runs from 8 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The original estimated value was £500,000 excluding VAT, or £600,000 including VAT. There was one lot, marked as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The contract is active.

This award indicates demand for radiation-tolerant sensors that have been tested and demonstrated to perform reliably under radiation exposure. A supplier seeking to compete for comparable Sellafield requirements would need a credible technical solution without relying on a prescribed brand, together with evidence that it meets the required tolerance and safety expectations. Relevant capability includes sensor design or supply, testing in radiation-exposed environments, assurance of predictable performance, and support for asset integrity and operational reliability in nuclear operations. The direct-award rationale shows that technical evidence and the ability to meet the full scope were decisive. Suppliers should therefore be able to demonstrate robust assurance, suitable industrial or nuclear-sector experience, and sufficient delivery capacity for a single, defined requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Radiation Tolerant Sensors

Notice Description

The requirement is for sensors that are capable of operating safely and reliably within defined radiation exposed environments, associated with nuclear operations. The requirement is driven by: Nuclear safety and operational assurance Asset integrity and reliability The need for predictable performance under radiation exposure The Authority's need is outcome based and does not specify any particular manufacturer, brand, or proprietary solution.

Planning Information

The Authority invites interested suppliers to submit an expression of interest in participating in preliminary market engagement activities relating to the proposed requirement. As part of this engagement, the Authority is seeking supplier responses to a number of questions intended to inform of current market capability and technical solutions. Supplier feedback will assist the Authority in developing its procurement strategy and assessing potential delivery models for the future procurement. Interested suppliers should register their interest via Atamis portal by 29th May 2026. Further information regarding the engagement process and submission requirements will be provided to participating suppliers. This engagement is being undertaken for information only and does not constitute a call for competition or commitment to commence a procurement procedure.

Procurement Information

A UK2 notice was published, and market engagement activities were undertaken to assess if there were alternative suppliers. While one potential alternative supplier initially expressed interest, they subsequently confirmed that they were unable to deliver the required scope. The proposed supplier's solution has been tested and demonstrated the necessary tolerance to radiation effects, a critical requirement for this application. Following completion of the market engagement process, Sellafield has concluded that there are no alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. Accordingly, a direct award is justified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,180 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£489,180 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Ltd
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

Turck Banner Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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