Scope
Reference
C27335
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
- £2,526,211 excluding VAT
- £3,031,453.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 29 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 in cell cranes.
Contracting authority
Sellafield Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYP-8439-MZWY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerry Cairns
Email: kerry.a.cairns@sellafieldsites.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government