---
title: "6 No Trial Plate/Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06854a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# 6 No Trial Plate/Samples

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06854a

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority associated with sub-central government, has concluded its procurement process titled "6 No Trial Plate/Samples," in the services industry category. This process involves the preparation, blast cleaning, and painting of trial plates, with Solway Blast Cleaning Ltd awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £80,160 gross (£66,800 net), commenced on 30th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026. Located in Warrington, the procurement was carried out below the threshold without competition, utilising a direct method. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been active since 17th April 2026.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in blasting work and repair and maintenance services. Large businesses that specialise in these fields can leverage the experience from this project to expand their portfolios and build relationships with public authorities like Sellafield Limited. The successful engagement with sub-central government bodies could pave the way for further contracts within the utilities sector, enhancing potential growth and diversification opportunities.

## Notice

6 No Trial Plate/samples to be prepared, blast cleaned and painted as requested by SL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035187-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,800 |

## 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 | SOLWAY BLAST CLEANING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45111211 - Blasting work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035187-2026
  17th 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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