Scope
Reference
C25217
Description
Manufacture and supply of specialist radiation tolerant cables for use with In Cell Cranes
Contract 1. Radiation Tolerant Cables
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £2,819,320 excluding VAT
- £3,383,184 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 11 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Sellafield are looking to place a Direct Award with WL Gore for Radiation Tolerant cable. The cable is compatible for use with existing in cell cranes. The Intellectual property for the design construction and type of the cable used in the application is bespoke to Gore. Gore are the only supplier of cable compatible with the operating system.
Contracting authority
Sellafield Ltd (West Cumbria Hse)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYP-8439-MZWY
West Cumbria House, Jubilee Road
Workington
CA14 4HB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerry Cairns
Email: kerry.a.cairns@sellafieldsites.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government