---
title: "Radiation Tolerant Cable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059dbb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# Radiation Tolerant Cable

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

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Radiation Tolerant Cable". The procurement, designated under the industry category of "Insulated wire and cable", was executed through a direct award method due to intellectual property constraints. The process primarily took place in the award stage, with significant dates including a contract start date of 3rd October 2025, and completion on 31st March 2026. The awarded contract for the supply of radiation tolerant cables, intended for use with In Cell Cranes, has a gross value of £3,031,453.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of advanced industrial cables, particularly those compatible with niche or proprietary systems. Although W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, the sole supplier capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined, was awarded the contract, companies with innovative solutions or related technologies could explore future collaborations or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses dealing in high-tech industrial applications, like those supplying to defence or nuclear industries, may be well-positioned to compete if future tenders are similar in nature or scope.

## Notice

Radiation Tolerant Cable - supply

### Procurement Information

Sellafield are looking to place a Direct Award with WL Gore for Radiation Tolerant cable. The cable is compatible for use with existing in cell cranes. The Intellectual property for the design construction and type of the cable used in the application is bespoke to Gore. Gore are the only supplier of cable compatible with the in cell cranes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058588-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,526,211 |
| 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 | W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058588-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057935-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058588-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057935-2025
  19th 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

## Provenance

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