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title: "Purchase of Polythene blocks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07767b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Sellafield Ltd"
published: "2026-09-21"
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# Purchase of Polythene blocks

Buyer: Sellafield Ltd  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07767b

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited purchased polythene blocks for a whole-body phantom, including connectors and fittings. This is a goods requirement for specialist plastic components used in a phantom system, rather than a general construction, consultancy or maintenance service. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Sellafield Limited, a public authority involved in the Sellafield nuclear site and its supporting operations. The relevant product classification is rubber and plastic materials (CPV 19500000). Businesses relevant to this requirement are manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of polythene or comparable plastic blocks, particularly where they can provide purpose-made phantom components together with compatible connectors and fittings. The requirement was handled as a single procurement lot.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. Phoenix Dosimetry Ltd (HTSL Group) was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and runs from 7 September 2026 to 28 December 2026. Its value is £30,492 excluding VAT, or £36,590.40 including VAT. The contract is active. The purchase covers the complete requirement for the phantom polythene blocks, connectors and fittings, with one supplier appointed for the single lot. The published outcome shows that the buyer used a non-competitive direct route for this below-threshold goods purchase. This completed award provides a clear record of the buyer, requirement, procurement route, supplier and contract scale.

This award indicates demand from Sellafield Limited for specialist whole-body phantom components rather than undifferentiated plastic stock. A credible future competitor would need to manufacture or source polythene blocks suitable for phantom use and supply the associated connectors and fittings as a compatible package. Product accuracy, repeatable manufacture, dimensional consistency and dependable component integration would be important capabilities for meeting the requirement. Suppliers with relevant experience in dosimetry equipment, radiation-measurement accessories, medical or scientific phantoms, or engineered plastic components would be well placed to assess similar work. The selected supplier’s specialist dosimetry focus also indicates that technical understanding of phantom applications, alongside reliable delivery and the ability to meet Sellafield’s purchasing requirements, would strengthen a competing proposition.

## Notice

Purchase of Polythene blocks - Phantom whole body with connectors and fittings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089170-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,492 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Sellafield Ltd |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Postcode area | 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 | PHOENIX DOSIMETRY LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089170-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089170-2026
  21st September 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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