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title: "PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f345"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f345

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, situated in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement contract for the PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane, focusing on the Replacement Grapple & Cameras and Mast/Stem components. The industry category encompasses installation and maintenance services of cranes, specifically overhead travelling cranes and their parts. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period running from 2nd February 2026 to 22nd December 2028. This direct award was made to Wellman Booth, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, due to their extensive knowledge and previous work on similar projects, avoiding technical competition. The procurement approach aligned with the legal framework set out in the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in crane installations, maintenance, and parts supply. Wellman Booth, being a large-scale supplier with proven expertise in the crane engineering and operation within Sellafield’s facility, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this contract. Companies with similar technical capabilities and experience in such specialised machinery could find success in similar future procurement opportunities, expanding their portfolio in critical infrastructure engineering, maintenance, and enhancements.

## Notice

B29 SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) and B29 SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Mast & Stem)

### Procurement Information

The purpose of the Skip Handling Machine (SHM) removable mast in Sellafield's Pile Fuel Storage Pond (PFSP) is to move skips around the pond, between the various retrievals systems. The removable mast has an operations platform that is used for numerous tasks, including skip inspection, with 110v sockets that allow cameras/lights/video equipment to be deployed. The SHM is the single most important piece of production equipment in PFSP and is a key system for Sellafield Ltd's Retrievals Value Stream. There are structural concerns regarding corrosion on the SHM mast, therefore it is imperative for site operations that the existing SHM mast is replaced with a functionally like for like mast. In the current circumstances, competition is absent for technical reasons and pursuant to Schedule 5, paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023, Sellafield may award a contract directly in accordance with section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023. Wellman Booth have carried out extensive work on the PFSP SHM, including design, manufacture and installation of new components, carried out as part of maintenance and CE requirements, and have in-depth knowledge, experience, and design data associated with the PFSP SHM. Given Wellman Booth's existing knowledge and design data associated with the PFSP SHM, and their understanding of the operational constraints in the facility, they are able to work around Sellafield's planned outages on site. Additional outages would cause a reduction in operational time within the asset, which may have a critical impact to Sellafield's programme delivery. Due to the history and provenance of the crane with Wellman Booth, the dilapidated state and urgent requirement for its replacement, Wellman Booth represent the only organisation able to meet Sellafield's Programme's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017935-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,967,972 |
| Contracts value | £2,967,972 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | WELLMAN BOOTH A TRADING DIVISION OF THE CLARKE CHAPMAN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes
- 42419100 - Parts of cranes
- 50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes
- 51511110 - Installation services of cranes

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017935-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081850-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 07:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081733-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017935-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081850-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081733-2025
  11th December 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

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