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Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Feb 2020 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buyer, contracting for a radiological survey at the Medical Research Council's Toxicology Unit in Leicester. This contract, titled "Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit," falls under the surveying services industry category. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action due to technical reasons, with the contract period set from 17th February 2020 to 1st September 2020. The award was published on 19th February 2020, following the tender period which concluded on 14th February 2020, with a total contract value of £32,971.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radiation safety and surveying services. Companies that have experience in conducting such surveys, particularly those with strong existing relationships or credentials in handling radiation protection, would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. Given that Aurora Health Physics Services Limited was awarded the contract due to their previous arrangements and expertise, other firms in the health physics sector may seek to establish or strengthen partnerships with research institutions to compete for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a Principal Contractor on behalf of the UKRI - Medical Research Council (MRC) to deliver a radiological survey of their Toxicology Unit in Leicester. The Toxicology Unit is transferring from the University of Leicester to the University of Cambridge. Before vacating the premises, MRC must undertake a survey of radiation levels within the building and ensure that they have not increased since the last survey. There are two reasons for Aurora Health being the only option available to the customer: 1. Aurora Health are the current Radiation Protection Advisor 2. The Iicence for radiation work needs to be surrendered prior to vacation, but the customer has an agreement with the University of Leicester to cover them until they vacate. Under the terms of this agreement, it is essential that the work is undertaken by the same company (Aurora) who completed the last survey in 2018, to understand if there have been an increase in radiation levels. This single Sourcing Sourcing Action was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) b - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ebb5c93-0f26-42fa-8e8a-e8ac8e71b96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1a75e2-d287-4f5c-b0e8-3389c02d6596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,971 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joseph.wightman@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793425052

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA HEALTH PHYSICS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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