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title: "FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f29a"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f29a

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority in the United Kingdom located at Warrington, organised a direct procurement process titled "FLOC Retrievals Mock up facility". This tender involved the provision of secure storage, workshop, and project space in support of the Sellafield FLOC Retrievals Project. The contracting process reached the award stage and was completed as of 10 December 2025. The procurement focused on storage and warehousing services, with a direct awarding to Forth Engineering (Cumbria), located in Maryport, indicating a preference for specialised local suppliers within the North West region of England. The contract was valued at £76,285.68 and covered a short operational period from 10 to 15 December 2025.

The tender opens considerable opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised storage and logistical support services, particularly those with the capability to offer adaptable project spaces, secure storage solutions, and site management services. Companies that can ensure compliance with rigorous security requirements and have the workforce to provide technical support for equipment handling and maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. This tender exemplifies how local businesses with expertise in industrial engineering and space management can engage with large-scale public projects to drive growth within specific regional sectors.

## Notice

Provision of continued secure storage, workshop, and project mock-up space at Forth Righall, supporting the remaining scope of the Sellafield FLOC Retrievals Project, including commissioning activities through to project closeout. This includes: * 208m2 of watertight, adaptable project space * Compressed air, lighting, heating, and temperature control * Secure storage with unloading capability and segregation options * CCTV and BT Redcare alarm coverage with client access * Welfare and client briefing area with desktop facilities * Senior and workshop technician support (20 hours/month) for equipment adaptation, handling, and technical input * Forklift access and internal transportation support * 24/7 site access with 1-hour notice * Maintenance support See attached vendor cost breakdown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081408-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,285 |

## 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 | FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081408-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081408-2025
  10th December 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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