---
title: "Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f637"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f637

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Purchase of OPTI RD6 Radial Drill," classified under drilling equipment, as a public authority in the UK sub-central government sector. Based in Warrington, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the goods category and was concluded with the contract awarded to Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd on 15th December 2025. The procurement method was limited, involving below-threshold competition, with the contract period active from 22nd December 2025 to 5th February 2026. The contract is valued at £65,926.85 excluding VAT, reflecting the specific requirements of Sellafield Limited.

This procurement offers opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial machining tools like radial drills. Large-scale companies with expertise in providing precision drill equipment are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the procurement's focus on high-quality, specification-modified machinery. Businesses expanding in the UK drill equipment sector may find growth prospects with buyers like Sellafield Limited, aligning with public sector needs and industry specifications.

## Notice

Purchase of an Excel Machine Tools OPTI RD6 Radial Drill, modified to SL purchase Specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083115-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,926 |

## 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 | THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43130000 - Drilling equipment

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083115-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083115-2025
  16th 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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