---
title: "Secure text messaging services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659bd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Secure text messaging services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659bd

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for secure text messaging services. The contract, awarded on 23 February 2026, facilitates a service enabling notifications for site updates through Short Message Service (SMS). Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been selected to deliver the services for a term starting from 2 February 2026 to 31 March 2027. This procurement was processed directly without competition due to its below-threshold classification, and the total contract value amounts to £76,788.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in secure communication services. Firms equipped with the technology and expertise to offer tailored SMS services to large organisations can potentially benefit from similar future procurement opportunities. Granicus-Firmstep Limited's success here exemplifies the potential for large suppliers to collaborate with public authorities such as Sellafield Limited, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their reach in secure messaging and notification services. This initiative underscores the crucial demand for reliable communication solutions within governmental projects across the UK.

## Notice

Supplier to provide a secure service to text everyone thar signs up to receive notifications for site updates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,788 |

## 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 | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015882-2026
  23rd 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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