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title: "Hire of 3 x air compressors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059635"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
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# Hire of 3 x air compressors

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059635

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a prominent sub-central government public authority, has completed the tendering process for the "Hire of 3 x air compressors" to support its Thorp facility in Warrington, United Kingdom (UKD11). The procurement, finalised on 9th September 2025, resulted in a direct award contract, valued grossly at £3,000,000, with Atlas Copco Ltd appointed as the supplier. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a specific focus on compressors and their maintenance. The contract period runs from 22nd September 2025 until 21st September 2029. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 18th September 2025 and the anticipated contract signing by 19th September 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of industrial air compressors. The direct award method indicates a preference for vendors who can ensure compatibility with existing systems, which in this case is crucial due to the technical complexities involved with the Thorp facility's operation. Large-scale suppliers with experience in safety-critical environments are particularly well-suited, and subcontracting opportunities may be available, offering potential collaboration possibilities for smaller entities looking to expand in the industrial services sector.

## Notice

Hire of 3 x Air Compressors for Thorp facility.

### Procurement Information

(a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing works. The Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant ("Thorp"), requires compressed air to enable process operations and for use by instrumentation. Process Air is a requirement of the current safety case governing Thorp and which states process air provision must be returned to service within 24 hours following failure. The installed system currently providing this compressed air has been identified as coming to the end of its effective operational life during a maintenance survey and a complete replacement of the existing compressor systems in Thorp is required. Parts of the current system have suffered failure due to the degraded condition of the existing compressors, however, the complexity of replacing the entire system means it cannot be delivered immediately. A temporary, back-up solution is therefore required that will act as per the installed system in fault conditions. It is essential that this temporary solution is compatible with the installed system to meet the requirements set out in the Operational Safety Memorandum ("OSM"). The temporary solution that is substantiated for use in line with the Operational Safety Memorandum is 3 off diesel-powered air compressors supplying air to the process air header. These will be rented from the existing supplier to ensure compatibility with the current system and supporting arrangements. (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation. Any compatibility issues would result in the safety case for Thorp not being met meaning in turn Thorp could not operate. Such an impact on operations is clearly disproportionate given the temporary nature of proposed award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055114-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATLAS COPCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42123000 - Compressors
- 50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055114-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 16:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054821-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055114-2025
  9th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054821-2025
  8th September 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

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