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title: "Tooling and Development Work for M2 Lid Seals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b0a"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
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# Tooling and Development Work for M2 Lid Seals

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b0a

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, awarded by Sellafield Limited, relates to tooling and development work for M2 Lid seals. Sellafield Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The industry category for this contract falls under engineering services. The notice for this award was published on 16th September 2025, and the procurement stage is documented as complete. James Walker UK Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £73,542, with the contract period running from 17th September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method implemented was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services and custom manufacturing processes. Companies like James Walker UK Ltd, which focuses on providing specialised engineering solutions, may find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market reputation. The project involves the creation of tools and development work necessary for producing M2 Lid seals, indicating a demand for businesses capable of delivering bespoke manufacturing solutions. This type of contract is ideal for businesses with the capability to undertake detailed design work, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to leverage their technical expertise for growth within the UK's sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Part Cost tooling for custom moulding jig, drilling equipment, cutters, templates, force gauges and pressure test gauges for James Walkers to enable them to procure M2 Lid seals. Includes development work for 3 x samples/seals to be moulded to be able to manufacture a final control seal, witness inspection at JWC and supplier sites and reissuing of J Walker standards and procedures to latest processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056843-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,542 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | JAMES WALKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056843-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056843-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract award 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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