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title: "Design of 3D shield plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06143a"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Design of 3D shield plates

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06143a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Design of 3D shield plates" was conducted by Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the engineering design services industry category with a focus on incorporating early testing learnings into 3D shield plate designs. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 19th January 2026 and running from 20th January 2026 to 18th April 2026. The award was made to Red Marine Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Hexham, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those capable of executing complex and innovative engineering projects. Companies with experience in designing shield plates or similar components would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The direct award process suggests that contracts of this nature may create future collaborative opportunities for firms with established reputations in specialised engineering services. Such opportunities could be particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Design shield plates in incorporate learning from early testing and introduction of a 3D version type plate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008960-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,977 |

## 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 | RED MARINE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008960-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008960-2026
  2nd February 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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