---
title: "supply electrical breathing air compressor unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)"
published: "2025-04-02"
---

# supply electrical breathing air compressor unit

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb3

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, a sub-central government authority based in Workington, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of an electrical breathing air compressor unit. This procurement falls under the goods category within the air compressors industry segment. The procurement method was direct and did not involve competition as it was below the threshold. This tender process has concluded with the award notice published on 2 April 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 14 April 2025 to 21 April 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in air compressor technology and maintenance services. Factair, already an established SME supplier and maintainer for Sellafield Ltd, is well-suited for this contract due to owning the IP and conducting planned maintenance and breakdowns. Companies with expertise in electrical air supply systems, especially those experienced in high-risk environments like utilities, could benefit from similar future contract opportunities. This award highlights the importance of building a reliable track record with contracting authorities like Sellafield Ltd for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Factair to supply electrical breathing air compressor unit to SL and train individuals on use. Factair are existing supplier and maintainers of Sellafield Ltd Breathing Air Fleet not just in Utilities but Final Decoma and Retriev-als. Factair own the IP and conduct all the planned maintenance and breakdowns to Sellafield Ltd. they are SMEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012404-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,327 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD (WEST CUMBRIA HSE) |
| Locality | WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 4HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Harrington |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123400 - Air compressors

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 08:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012404-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012404-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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