Planning

Procurement of X-Ray Equipment

NRS DOUNREAY

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Planning

02 Aug 2024 at 07:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2024 at 14:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NRS Dounreay is in the planning stage of procuring X-Ray equipment to ensure compliance with the Ionisation Radiation Regulations (IRR 2017). The equipment is intended for calibrating Gamma Radiation Protection Instruments at high dose rates. This tender falls under the industry category of nuclear evaluation instruments and calibration services. Key deadlines include the engagement end date on 16 August 2024, with all works required to be completed by 31 March 2025. The project location is Thurso, Scotland (KW14 7TZ), and involves the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of the equipment, alongside ongoing support contracts. Interested contractors must register on the Atamis web portal to access project details and further documentation.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the nuclear services industry, particularly for SMEs that specialise in radiation protection instrumentation. Companies experienced in integrating X-Ray systems with existing radioactive source-based units and operational systems will find this contract highly suitable. The need for a support contract that includes annual service visits and a guaranteed 3-day breakdown response site attendance ensures ongoing engagement with the procuring entity, fostering long-term business relationships and potential further contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of X-Ray Equipment

Notice Description

To ensure on-going compliance with the Ionisation Radiation Regulations (IRR 2017), Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) has a time-sensitive requirement for new equipment to produce X-Rays to enhance their capability to calibrate Gamma Radiation Protection Instruments (RPI) at high dose rates. Consequently, NRS is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, manufacture, installation and commission of such equipment and invites contractors to state their interest in this requirement, accompanied by any relevant information. Further Information * The X-Ray equipment must interface and be controlled with an existing radioactive source based RPI calibration exposure unit. * The X-Ray equipment must interface with the existing operating system and interlocks of the existing source based RPI calibration exposure unit. * All works must be completed by 31 March 2025. * The new X-Ray system must have an ongoing support contract that guarantees an annual service visit * The new X-Ray system must have an ongoing support contract that guarantees a breakdown response with site attendance by the contractor within 3 days of a fault. * The contractor will require SC security clearance to carry out the installation and servicing of the equipment. Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e08a26-deec-47c1-9dbd-249f2cd6f1a4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

38945000 - Gamma counters

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NRS 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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