Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Radiation Tolerant Sensors
Authority: Sellafield Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe requirement is for sensors that are capable of operating safely and reliably within defined radiation exposed environments, associated with nuclear operations. The requirement is driven by:
∙ Nuclear safety and operational assurance
∙ Asset integrity and reliability
∙ The need for predictable performance under radiation exposure
The Authority’s need is outcome based and does not specify any particular manufacturer, brand, or proprietary solution.
CPV: Sensors
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 4 mo from 1 Dec 2026
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 13 May 2026, 15:38 BST
- Last source update
- 11 Aug 2026, 09:11 BST
- Authority reference
C31258- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-076002- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069809Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
A UK2 notice was published, and market engagement activities were undertaken to assess if there were alternative suppliers. While one potential alternative supplier initially expressed interest, they subsequently confirmed that they were unable to deliver the required scope.
The proposed supplier's solution has been tested and demonstrated the necessary tolerance to radiation effects, a critical requirement for this application.
Following completion of the market engagement process, Sellafield has concluded that there are no alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. Accordingly, a direct award is justified.
- Risks
None
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- —
Timeline
13 May 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 6 dates- Planning notice published156 days ago13 May 2026, 15:38 BST
- Market engagement140 days ago29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
The Authority invites interested suppliers to submit an expression of interest in participating in preliminary market engagement activities relating to the proposed requirement.
As part of this engagement, the Authority is seeking supplier responses to a number of questions intended to inform of current market capability and technical solutions. Supplier feedback will assist the Authority in developing its procurement strategy and assessing potential delivery models for the future procurement.
Interested suppliers should register their interest via Atamis portal by 29th May 2026.
Further information regarding the engagement process and submission requirements will be provided to participating suppliers.
This engagement is being undertaken for information only and does not constitute a call for competition or commitment to commence a procurement procedure.
- Next notice expected91 days ago17 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Standstill ends88 days ago20 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published67 days ago11 Aug 2026, 09:11 BST
- Today17 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 45 days1 Dec 2026
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 May 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published13 May 2026, 15:38 BSTUK2
- Transparency notice published16 Jun 2026, 13:39 BSTUK5
- Status changed to complete16 Jun 2026, 13:39 BST
- Procurement method changed16 Jun 2026, 13:39 BST
- Contract award notice published8 Jul 2026, 07:57 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected20 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published11 Aug 2026, 09:11 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 13 May 2026
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turck Banner LimitedRadiation Tolerant Sensors20 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 | £489,180 | 7 Jul 2026standstill to 20 Jul 2026 | Standstill |
Contracts
Radiation Tolerant Sensors
- Signed
- 8 Jul 2026
- Value
- £489,180
- Period
- 8 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
- Status
- active
No agreed KPIs: Below threshold
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
1 commercial party on the notice- Turck Banner LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender