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title: "Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd7

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, located in Warrington, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Welder Qualification and Weld Procedure Qualification." This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically under certification services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, without competition, due to being below the threshold. The contract was awarded to TWI Certification Ltd, with the procurement stage reaching completion on 6th November 2025. The contract period begins on 10th November 2025 and is set to end on 5th February 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension. The legal basis for this procurement follows UK legislation 2023/54. The contract value amounts to £140,268 GBP, with the gross amount being £116,890 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms that specialise in certification services, such as TWI Certification Ltd. Companies within the welding certification sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive welder qualification witness services and post-test certifications, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. Furthermore, organisations familiar with mechanical testing and welding procedure qualifications could leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance service offerings. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for targeted, high-quality suppliers with the requisite expertise and compliance with the specific requirements set forth by sub-central government public authorities like Sellafield Limited.

## Notice

To provide welder qualification witness and supply post test certification, and including witness of weld procedure qualification, undertake mechanical testing and provide certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071640-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,890 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWI CERTIFICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79132000 - Certification services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071640-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071640-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract details 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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