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22 Jul 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Supply of Mast Recovery System," falls under the goods category related to telecommunications equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to CORE Nuclear Solutions Ltd. The contract term was from 15th May 2026 to 6th July 2026, and it was signed on 14th May 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-tech telecommunications and recovery systems, particularly those already engaged with nuclear or industrial sectors. Large enterprises with the capability to deliver complex systems and machinery alongside solid government contracting experience would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements within this category. The contract's completion reflects Sellafield Limited's ongoing requirement for advanced systems, indicating potential future opportunities in the sub-central government's public procurement landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

supply of Mast recovery system

Notice Description

SYSTEM:MAST RECOVERY, REF PAR-SY-AIR-001 FOR M3000 MANIPULATOR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069052-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CORE NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS

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