Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sellafield Limited
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
steven.macilwaine@sellafieldsites.com
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
National registration number
01002607
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Nuclear Decommissioning
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services
Reference number
4610002968
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Deliver ongoing service and maintenance (and routine breakdown maintenance) work for Curtiss-Wright radiometric hardware and software systems and associated services covering, but not limited to, the following:
- Offsite and onsite repair, maintenance and overhaul of radiometric and environmental monitoring/sampling systems and other specialist equipment, including Lab-Impex and Berthold products and systems. This equipment is typically used at Sellafield for the measurement and quantification of radiation and contamination (including environmental, stack and building ventilation systems).
This scope covers, but is not limited to, technical support, aging and obsolescence (A&O) support, and the provision of associated services, including training.
The supplier retains the intellectual property rights (IPR), including copyright and patents, for the Radiometric Protection Instruments being maintained as part of this contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,298,617.42
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract was awarded to the supplier (Curtiss-Wright) to maintain an ongoing maintenance service for Curtiss-Wright's specific radiometric equipment covering the provision of hardware and software components, service and support, specialist maintenance, breakdown visits and return of base items of equipment for repair.
The supplier also retain the intellectual property rights (IPR) including copyright and patents for the RPI systems and items, bespoke hardware and software.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: N/A / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: N/A / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The service provider retains the Intellectual Property rights (IPR), and would restrict the ability of another economic operator to provide the services. Justification for contract award on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) PCR 2015 (the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights). Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) (competition is absent for technical reasons) also applies.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curtiss-Wright Wimborne Limited
Innovation House, Lancaster Road, Ferndown, Dorset
Ferndown
BH21 7SQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
National registration number
14356290
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,298,617.42
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,298,617.42
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts Of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts Of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Sellafield Limited
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
Country
United Kingdom