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Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade

DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED

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21 Dec 2023 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Dounreay division of Magnox Limited has awarded a contract for the "Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade" services to Gemini Technology (Reading) Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £227,360, and the contract was signed on 21st December 2023. The procurement aimed to upgrade the ageing Gamma Calibration Facility on the Dounreay site to ensure the maintenance of site capability for the calibration of radiological protection instrumentation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in calibration services to compete and potentially grow their operations. The procurement process has already selected Gemini Technology (Reading) Ltd as the supplier due to their unique capability and knowledge in carrying out the required upgrade. Businesses interested in providing similar services and addressing the procurement needs for the calibration of radiological protection instrumentation would find this tender relevant for business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade

Notice Description

This is a VEAT Notice regarding the intention to award a contract to Gemini Technology. A contract is to be awarded for a Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade on the Dounreay Site. This is required to maintain site capability for the calibration of Radiological Protection Instrumentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract is to be awarded for a Gamma Calibration Facility Upgrade on the Dounreay Site

Procurement Information

An upgrade to the Gamma Calibration Facility (GCF) on the Dounreay site is required to maintain site capability for calibration of radiological protection instrumentation. The facility is an ageing asset and is unsupported from hardware and software perspectives. <br/><br/>The site GCF is operating at risk of significant failure. An interim upgrade will minimise the risk of failure until a new system is purchased and installed. If the GCF fails, a significant amount of site operations will be halted due to the unavailability of calibrated Radiological Protection Instrumentation such as Electronic Personal Dosimeters and Health Physics Monitoring Equipment.<br/><br/>The identified supplier is the only UK supplier with the capability / knowledge to carry out the upgrade. The supplier currently maintains the system and is the only practicable source to provide the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037655-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOUNREAY A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED
Contact Name
Corrinda Pearson
Contact Email
corrinda.pearson@dounreay.com
Contact Phone
+44 1847802263

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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

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 (READING

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