---
title: "IPEK Crawler System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061459"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# IPEK Crawler System

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061459

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the "IPEK Crawler System". The procurement, categorised under "goods" and more specifically "industrial robots" (CPV code 42997300), involved a direct method below the competition threshold. This contract was awarded to Forth Engineering (Cumbria), headquartered in Maryport, UK, with the contract commencement and completion dates being 22 January 2026 and 27 February 2026, respectively. The award was signed on 21 January 2026 and is valued at £51,324.48 inclusive of VAT.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial robotics and related fields. Companies, particularly SMEs with the capability to supply high-tech robotic systems, are well-suited to pursue similar contracts in this sector. Engaging in such procurements allows businesses to foster growth through partnerships with public authorities like Sellafield Limited, ultimately enhancing their market presence and technical offerings.

## Notice

Supply of an IPEK RX95 crawler system comprising - 598-3900-00 - Vision Control VC500 HD 555-3900-70 - [Ex] Crawler ROVION RX95 QCD HD 595-3960-71 - [Ex] Camera PTC50 HD 563-3900-70 - [Ex] Cable Reel RMX200 HD manual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009014-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,770 |

## 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 | FORTH ENGINEERING (CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009014-2026
  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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