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Manufactured Products Metrology Equipment

Sellafield Limited · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 20:55.

Opportunity overview

Bespoke metrology hardware, software, and support services from Hexagon Metrology Ltd to enable internal measurement and testing while ensuring compatibility with existing resources and constraints. The solution must: Hardware: Be fully compatible with existing Sellafield's manufactured products organisation (MPO) Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) . Expand capacity and capability to meet demand. Deliver ISO-compliant performance with verified maximum permissible error data across the working range. Selection supported by capability studies and supply chain analysis. Enable independent verification when combined with current assets. Software: Fully compatible with existing platforms (PC-DMIS, Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks). No new software to avoid retraining and workflow disruption. Programs & Automation: Maintain compatibility with existing automation and inspection routines. Avoid re-creation/validation on alternative platforms, which would add significant risk of re-work and delivery risk. Portfolio Support: Support independent product verification under Sellafield's new product introduction process (NPI). Enable ad-hoc projects (measurement system analysis, design case studies, high-accuracy inspection). Facilitate future measurement programs and strategies for new products. Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) Alignment: Operate within current metrology resource and subject matter expert limits. Avoid additional training or new platforms to prevent delivery impact.

Awarded to

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Hexagon Metrology Limited

Matched by number
Contract value
£788.2k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Jan 2026
Including VAT
£945.9k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01523574
Location
Shropshire, UKG21, TF7 4PL, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C29284
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
It has been determined that in current circumstances that competition is absent for technical reasons pursuant to Schedule 5 paragraph 6(a)(b) and 7(a)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. Justification for the award is as follows: A change in supplier would result in the contract authority receiving goods that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing works. Introducing new technology could result in a lack of technical compatibility and disproportionate cost/risk of alternatives. This is supported by documented evidence: Established Compatibility: o Existing Hexagon equipment and software (PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer) are integral to existing Sellafield manufactured product organisation (MPO) programs and automation routines. Introducing alternative platforms would require extensive reprogramming, validation, and retraining, creating significant cost and delivery risk. Such an impact on Sellafield manufacturing operations is considered to be disproportionate given the nature of the award. Performance Assurance: o Hexagon provides verified maximum permissible error data in line with ISO standards, ensuring measurement traceability and compliance. Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) Constraints: o Current resource limitations and training capacity prevent the introduction of new primary software platforms without impacting critical delivery. Risk and Cost of Alternatives: o Diversifying to other suppliers would involve a long learning curve, additional validation studies, and potential disruption to established workflows, resulting in disproportionate cost and operational risk.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Sellafield Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PWYP-8439-MZWY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWYP-8439-MZWY

Address

Street Address
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA3 6GR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD61

Contact

Name
Steven Macilwaine

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Hexagon Metrology Limited
Id
GB-COH-01523574

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
01523574

Address

Street Address
Metrology House
Locality
Shropshire
Postal Code
TF7 4PL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG21

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38300000
Description
Measuring instruments

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01523574
Name
Hexagon Metrology Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Title
Manufactured Products Metrology Equipment
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Date Signed
16 Jan 2026, 00:00
No Agreed Metrics Rationale
Contract is below the £5m threshold set out within 52(1) of the Procurement Act 2023. It has been determined that a suite of KPIs are not required for this contract. However, Sellafield will measure delivery dates of the goods against dates as detailed in the contract.

Period

Starts
19 Jan 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2026, 23:59

Value

Including VAT
945,933.52
Amount
788,177.93
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
014323-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Feb 2026, 13:44
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA3 6GR · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 014323-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·