---
title: "Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a74"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-15"
---

# Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a74

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of exterior valve stem fabrication was conducted by Sellafield Limited, based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The process was completed under the title "Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication" and falls within the industry category of miscellaneous fabricated products and related items. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and was considered outside the scope of standard procurement directives due to the specialised nature of the goods involved. The contract was awarded on 1st September 2025, with the contracted supplier being Helander Precision Engineering.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in precise and technical fabrication, particularly those experienced in or capable of supplying critical spares for nuclear transport flasks. Companies possessing niche technical expertise and a track record in delivering bespoke fabrication for highly regulated sectors stand to benefit greatly. Small and medium enterprises like Helander Precision Engineering, which have proven capabilities and previous approvals, are well-positioned to compete in such specialised procurement processes, facilitating their business growth within niche engineering sectors.

## Notice

Supply of Exterior Valve Stem Fabrication

### Procurement Information

Specialised fabrication which is a critical spare that has been previously supplied by an approved spare supplier, with many years approval, for nuclear transport flasks and required suppliers technical input

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056630-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELANDER PRECISION ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056630-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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