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Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)

SELLAFIELD LTD

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03 Oct 2024 at 11:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)" was carried out by Sellafield Ltd, located in Warrington, UK. This procurement, classified under the industry category of radiation monitors (CPV code 38341600), focuses on supplying radiometric equipment necessary for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant in Cumbria. The procedural stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 17 September 2024 to Cavendish Nuclear. Key procurement specifics include a limited procurement method entailing a direct award without prior competitive bidding, justified by the unique requirements prescribed by the Radiometric Systems Group and dictated site-wide equipment models available solely from Cavendish Nuclear.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for suppliers that specialise in radiometric and contamination-monitoring devices, particularly those aligned with stringent safety and operational standards within nuclear facilities. This procurement process favours large, specialised providers capable of fulfilling precise technical specifications mandated by regulatory authorities. While this specific tender was directly awarded, businesses looking to compete in similar opportunities within this sector should be aware of the prospective requirements and cultivate specialised technical capabilities and compliance adherence to foster future business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)

Notice Description

Provision of radiometric equipment, including contamination monitors for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of radiometric equipment, including contamination monitors for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant.

Procurement Information

The equipment is required for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant. The specific equipment and models are dictated site-wide by the Radiometric Systems Group over which the Project has no control. The equipment and models specified are only supplied by Cavendish Nuclear, therefore the Project has no option but to seek a Direct Award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a55e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031691-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
Tracey Northey
Contact Email
tracey.b.northey@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAVENDISH NUCLEAR

Further Information

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