---
title: "Refrigerated Shipping Container"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ced"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Refrigerated Shipping Container

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ced

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom, pertains to the supply of a refrigerated shipping container. This procurement is part of the goods category, specifically classified under standard freight containers, and aims at providing a container for packing carcasses infected with bird flu or similar diseases. The process used a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold, with limited competition leading to the award status being marked as complete following the contract's start on 22nd January 2026 and its end on 30th January 2026. The contract, titled "Refrigerated Shipping Container," was signed on 21st January 2026, involving a gross contract value of £41,950.80.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of refrigerated shipping containers, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements for handling potentially hazardous materials. Large businesses with experience in providing goods under limited competition conditions stand to benefit from similar future opportunities with government bodies. The completed award indicates potential for businesses to establish themselves as reliable suppliers for governmental organisations, offering a pathway to further growth in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

Provide a refrigerated shipping container for utilising for the packing of dangerous goods carcasses which may be infected with bird flu (or other diseases)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006029-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,959 |

## 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613300 - Standard freight containers

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006029-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006029-2026
  23rd January 2026 - 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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