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Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade - X-ray System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)

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06 Feb 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) has awarded a direct contract to Gemini Technology Ltd for a Gamma Calibration Facility upgrade focusing on an X-ray System. This procurement falls under the industry categories of Calibration services and X-ray devices and is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is now complete, included key dates such as the tender period ending on 15 January 2025, the start date of the contract on 24 January 2025, and the end date on 30 January 2026. This initiative is vital for maintaining the calibration capability for Radiological Protection Instrumentation compatible with existing equipment, with a contract value of £249,600.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in calibration services and X-ray technology will find this project particularly relevant. Given the specification and the nature of the procurement method, SMEs with a focus on providing compatible and innovative solutions in radiological protection and calibration services can leverage this opportunity to showcase their expertise and secure future contracts. The successful collaboration between Nuclear Restoration Services Limited and Gemini Technology Ltd demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage in significant infrastructure projects within the nuclear industry.

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Notice Title

Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade - X-ray System

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for a Gamma Calibration Facility upgrade - X-ray System. This is required to maintain site capability for the calibration of Radiological Protection Instrumentation and the critical compatibility with the existing equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79d00f27-8991-4720-8d1a-89bf45705998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79cc507b-752d-4a87-b428-d46ea78787cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED (DOUNREAY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THURSO
Postcode
KW14 7TZ
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Thurso and Northwest Caithness
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMINI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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