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Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Portable

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 May 2026 at 10:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the calibration and maintenance of portable radiological instruments. The contract, valued at £17 million, falls under the engineering and calibration services industry category. This procurement is intended to support the company's operations across the United Kingdom, with a focus on ensuring that instruments comply with safety standards. The process will follow an open procedure, beginning in earnest with a formal tender in mid-August 2026. Interested businesses should note the forthcoming supplier questionnaire deadline set for 12th March 2026, following preliminary market engagement efforts.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in engineering and calibration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is deemed suitable for them. Businesses providing innovative and reliable calibration solutions can significantly benefit from securing this contract, which offers a robust framework over a multi-year span, including potential renewal up to 2035. With the significant financial value and scope of the contract, coupled with the strategic nature of radiological safety in the UK, firms in this niche can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a key government-endorsed entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Portable

Notice Description

Calibration and Maintenance of Radiological Instruments - Portable which is supply only.

Planning Information

Supplier Questionnaire via Atamis Portal - Responses by the 12 March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045265-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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