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title: "Manufactured Products Metrology Equipment"
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# Manufactured Products Metrology Equipment

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa3c

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited has awarded a contract for the procurement of manufactured products metrology equipment to Hexagon Metrology Limited, under a direct award process due to technical reasons outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement focuses on measuring instruments and related software solutions to enhance internal measurement and testing capabilities, ensuring compatibility with existing Sellafield resources. The project, categorised within the goods industry and complete as of 17 February 2026, involves a contract period from 19 January 2026 to 31 August 2026. Sellafield Limited, headquartered in Warrington, operates within the sub-central government public authority framework, presenting an opportunity for businesses in the metrology and measurement sectors.

The procurement creates potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in metrology solutions designed for compatibility with pre-existing systems, particularly those offering ISO-compliant equipment and software integration with platforms like PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer, and PolyWorks. As Sellafield Limited aims to expand its operational capacity without introducing new software, firms already experienced with Hexagon's products may find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, there is a focus on supporting independent product verification processes, ad-hoc projects, and developing future measurement strategies, making it a suitable tender for companies adept at delivering high-accuracy inspection and measurement services within existing resources and constraints.

## Notice

Bespoke metrology hardware, software, and support services from Hexagon Metrology Ltd to enable internal measurement and testing while ensuring compatibility with existing resources and constraints. The solution must: Hardware: Be fully compatible with existing Sellafield's manufactured products organisation (MPO) Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) . Expand capacity and capability to meet demand. Deliver ISO-compliant performance with verified maximum permissible error data across the working range. Selection supported by capability studies and supply chain analysis. Enable independent verification when combined with current assets. Software: Fully compatible with existing platforms (PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks). No new software to avoid retraining and workflow disruption. Programs & Automation: Maintain compatibility with existing automation and inspection routines. Avoid re-creation/validation on alternative platforms, which would add significant risk of re-work and delivery risk. Portfolio Support: Support independent product verification under Sellafield's new product introduction process (NPI). Enable ad-hoc projects (measurement system analysis, design case studies, high-accuracy inspection). Facilitate future measurement programs and strategies for new products. Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) Alignment: Operate within current metrology resource and subject matter expert limits. Avoid additional training or new platforms to prevent delivery impact.

### Procurement Information

It has been determined that in current circumstances that competition is absent for technical reasons pursuant to Schedule 5 paragraph 6(a)(b) and 7(a)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Justification for the award is as follows: A change in supplier would result in the contract authority receiving goods that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing works. Introducing new technology could result in a lack of technical compatibility and disproportionate cost/risk of alternatives. This is supported by documented evidence: Established Compatibility: o Existing Hexagon equipment and software (PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer) are integral to existing Sellafield manufactured product organisation (MPO) programs and automation routines. Introducing alternative platforms would require extensive reprogramming, validation, and retraining, creating significant cost and delivery risk. Such an impact on Sellafield manufacturing operations is considered to be disproportionate given the nature of the award. Performance Assurance: o Hexagon provides verified maximum permissible error data in line with ISO standards, ensuring measurement traceability and compliance. Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) Constraints: o Current resource limitations and training capacity prevent the introduction of new primary software platforms without impacting critical delivery. Risk and Cost of Alternatives: o Diversifying to other suppliers would involve a long learning curve, additional validation studies, and potential disruption to established workflows, resulting in disproportionate cost and operational risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014323-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £788,177 |
| Contracts value | £788,177 |

## 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 | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014323-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084920-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084855-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014323-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084920-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084855-2025
  19th 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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