---
title: "Maintenance of Automatic Sample"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06854d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Maintenance of Automatic Sample

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

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Sellafield Limited, based in Warrington, United Kingdom, involves the contract titled "Maintenance of Automatic Sample." This contract falls under the services industry category with a focus on repair and maintenance services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This is a direct procurement by Sellafield Limited, handled below threshold without competition, indicating it was decided without a public tender process.

This contract for maintenance and emergency call-out services provides crucial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services. Large-scale suppliers with technical expertise in analytical services maintenance are well-suited for such tenders. As demonstrated by Gemini Technology (Reading) Ltd's involvement, companies meeting these specifications can secure valuable partnerships and expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhancing their visibility and reputation across industry circles.

## Notice

Premium UK Emergency call-out contract: * 1 Service visit per year for 2 Engineers in line with Analytical Services Maintenance. * Unlimited call-outs per year. * Unlimited replacement parts as required to maintain equipment. * Immediate response by telephone during working hours or to GT mobile out of hours. * Technical support via phone or email within 48 hours * Maximum 5 day on site response to diagnose and try to fix fault. * Unlimited days on site, until facility is operational. * Fitting stock replacement parts for any parts that have failed * Quick response in ordering new parts required and immediate fitting when they Arrive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035191-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,935 |

## 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 | GEMINI TECHNOLOGY (READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035191-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035191-2026
  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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