---
title: "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680c6

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government sector based in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Additive Manufacture". This project falls under the industry category of construction machinery and equipment. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to CREAT3D LTD. The procurement process supports the Sellafield Ltd metrology services by providing new SLS additive manufacturing equipment, which has potential applications across the Sellafield site. The contract became active on 12th March 2026 and will run until 12th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in additive manufacturing and related technologies. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced manufacturing solutions and those able to support bespoke jigs, fixtures, and gauges would particularly benefit. The nature of this procurement, focusing primarily on innovative manufacturing techniques, presents a platform for suppliers to engage with Sellafield Limited, potentially leading to further opportunities to collaborate on large-scale projects in the nuclear and engineering sectors.

## Notice

To support delivery of the Sellafield Ltd metrology services within manufactured products organisation (MPO) and provide site wide use of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing capability. The new equipment will unlock new manufacturing methods. The equipment will support Sellafield Ltd metrology projects with the use of bespoke jigs/fixtures and gauges that can be used to validate MPO products and support work to improve and increase efficiencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033156-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,197 |

## 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 | CREAT3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033156-2026
  13th April 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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