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title: "Enhanced Spares Inspection Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f555"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Enhanced Spares Inspection Capability

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f555

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, based in Warrington, UK, facilitated a public procurement process for an "Enhanced Spares Inspection Capability" under the industry category of miscellaneous spare parts. The procurement involved the direct method below the threshold, without competition, and is classified as a "goods" procurement. The procurement process concluded with the contract awarded to Rexel UK Ltd. The contract, actively spanning from 12th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, embodies a comprehensive system using Cognex VisionPro Deep Learning tools for defect identification and includes a turnkey solution with an enclosed cubicle and advanced training sessions. Legal reference for this procurement is under the legislative scheme UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in deep learning technology and inspection systems, particularly those adept at deploying high-resolution imaging and data processing solutions. Companies like Rexel UK Ltd demonstrate an ability to meet the stringent requirements set out in the User Requirement Specification (URS) of Sellafield Limited, showing that large-scale enterprises with existing expertise in hardware-software integration and operator training can leverage this procurement to reinforce their market presence and expand service offerings within the European Union. The strategic nature of direct procurement indicates niche sectors with specific technical capabilities stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

00634 SELLAFIELD ENHANCED SPARES INSPECTION SYSTEM Turnkey Cognex VisionPro Deep Learning inspection system designed to meet all requirements outlined in the URS. It uses a high-resolution 20-megapixel camera for the main inspection and a 2-megapixel alignment camera to support accurate part positioning, with consistent illumination provided by a flat dome light. The system is housed in a compact enclosed cubicle with integrated operator access and display. Captured images are processed using Cognex Deep Learning tools to identify defects and deviations. This quotation includes the permanent Combined Run + Train license, PDF report generation functionality, all required hardware and software, and both initial operator training and advanced on-site deep learning training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082738-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,647 |

## 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 | REXEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082738-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082738-2025
  15th 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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