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title: "Purchase of Mecon Magnetic Flow Meters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069043"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Purchase of Mecon Magnetic Flow Meters

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069043

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Sellafield Limited, focuses on the acquisition of Mecon Magnetic Flow Meters, tailored for use in the nuclear industry within the extended operational life of their facilities until 2057. The buying organisation, headquartered in Warrington, aims to secure these flow meters through a direct award process. The awarded contract is valued at £488,508 with the agreement running from 3rd June 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement, classified under the "goods" industry category, was deemed necessary due to product uniqueness and its critical role in maintaining operational continuity. Icenta Controls Ltd., based in Salisbury, is the appointed supplier, following the procurement stage of 'award' as of 8th June 2026.

This tender presents unique growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying highly specialised equipment necessary for nuclear facilities. Due to the specificity and safety requirements of nuclear operations, businesses proficient in developing or supplying exclusive rights-protected or patented technologies, particularly in measurement instrumentation, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Such procurement processes often prioritise suppliers that can provide proprietary solutions or technologies that have distinct advantages over alternatives, making this a ripe opportunity for companies with similar product lines or services that can meet these intricate requirements.

## Notice

Final Lifetime Procurement of Mecon Magnetic Flow Meters (mag-flux probes)

### Procurement Information

Mecon GmbH is the original equipment manufacturer and Icenta is the sole supplier of the discontinued magnetic flowmeters, for which no compatible, like-for-like alternative exists without extensive redesign and nuclear safety requalification. These instruments are required for operation of the facility through its extended life to 2057. Mecon has confirmed a unique, time-limited opportunity to restart production for a final run, including an approved design improvement that removes a known failure mode and improves reliability. A direct award is therefore justified to Icenta (the sole supplier) to secure a lifetime buy, avoid disproportionate cost, programme risk, and safety impact associated with alternative solutions, and to ensure continuity of operations to end of plant life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053769-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,885 |
| Contracts value | £407,090 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ICENTA; ICENTA CONTROLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38421110 - Flowmeters

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053769-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046883-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053769-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046883-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040482-2026
  1st May 2026 - Transparency 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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