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Purchase of Polythene blocks

Sellafield Ltd

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21 Sep 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited purchased polythene blocks for a whole-body phantom, including connectors and fittings. This is a goods requirement for specialist plastic components used in a phantom system, rather than a general construction, consultancy or maintenance service. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Sellafield Limited, a public authority involved in the Sellafield nuclear site and its supporting operations. The relevant product classification is rubber and plastic materials (CPV 19500000). Businesses relevant to this requirement are manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of polythene or comparable plastic blocks, particularly where they can provide purpose-made phantom components together with compatible connectors and fittings. The requirement was handled as a single procurement lot.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. Phoenix Dosimetry Ltd (HTSL Group) was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and runs from 7 September 2026 to 28 December 2026. Its value is £30,492 excluding VAT, or £36,590.40 including VAT. The contract is active. The purchase covers the complete requirement for the phantom polythene blocks, connectors and fittings, with one supplier appointed for the single lot. The published outcome shows that the buyer used a non-competitive direct route for this below-threshold goods purchase. This completed award provides a clear record of the buyer, requirement, procurement route, supplier and contract scale.

This award indicates demand from Sellafield Limited for specialist whole-body phantom components rather than undifferentiated plastic stock. A credible future competitor would need to manufacture or source polythene blocks suitable for phantom use and supply the associated connectors and fittings as a compatible package. Product accuracy, repeatable manufacture, dimensional consistency and dependable component integration would be important capabilities for meeting the requirement. Suppliers with relevant experience in dosimetry equipment, radiation-measurement accessories, medical or scientific phantoms, or engineered plastic components would be well placed to assess similar work. The selected supplier’s specialist dosimetry focus also indicates that technical understanding of phantom applications, alongside reliable delivery and the ability to meet Sellafield’s purchasing requirements, would strengthen a competing proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Polythene blocks

Notice Description

Purchase of Polythene blocks - Phantom whole body with connectors and fittings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07767b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089170-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,492 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

PHOENIX DOSIMETRY LTD

Further Information

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