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Site problems- solving : 8 week agile sprint trials

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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15 May 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, conducted a procurement process titled "Site problems-solving: 8 week agile sprint trials". This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and experimental development services. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below threshold and without competition. The process reached the award stage and was completed with an active contract in place. The contract covers a period from 21 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, involving services located in the region of UKD11, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000 net with a gross value of £180,000, was signed on 20 April 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agile project management and site-specific problem-solving within the engineering and developmental services sector. Companies with expertise in delivering research and experimental development services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios. Large-sized enterprises, like the winning supplier Forth Engineering (Cumbria), are well-suited to undertake such projects, especially those experienced in handling direct awards and agile service delivery without competition. Firms experienced in working with government bodies on service-oriented tasks can benefit significantly by aligning their capabilities to similar projects in the future.

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Notice Title

Site problems- solving : 8 week agile sprint trials

Notice Description

utilising an 8 week agile sprint cycle to evaluate and resolve unique site level operational challenges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044833-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 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
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

FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA

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