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PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem

Sellafield Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sellafield Limited

Buyer Address: Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Warrington, UKD61, WA3 6GR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Euan Burnard

Contact Email: euan.burnard@sellafieldsites.com

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2967972.48 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 07:31
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
05 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
51511110 - Installation services of cranes
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Wellman Booth a trading division of The Clarke Chapman Group
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Design support, manufacturing and installation to facilitate a new Skiphandler Machine mast and stem, in addition to a new grapple and camera system, including, project planning and quality assurance, design and engineering, procurement and manufacturing, factory assembly and testing, dispatch and logistics, removal of existing components, installation of new components and site acceptance and commissioning.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: PFSP SHM 15Te Skiphandler Crane (Replacement Grapple & Cameras) & Mast/Stem

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