Tender

Purchase and Disposal of Radioactive Sources

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Aug 2025 at 11:26

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 09:18

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase and Disposal of Radioactive Sources", overseen by the Ministry of Defence, took place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This tender pertained to the services industry category, specifically focusing on the disposal of radioactive waste. Originally initiated on 11th July 2025, this open procedure allowed electronic submissions up to 19th August 2025, with an updated evaluation process concluding on 1st September 2025. Unfortunately, the award status was marked as cancelled due to no compliant bids, as of 27th August 2025.

This tender offered a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations experienced in waste disposal services, such as SMEs and VCSEs. The project had a gross value of £147,600, stimulating interest from businesses capable of providing both financially advantageous and technically proficient solutions in line with the most advantageous tender criteria. Though the process was ultimately concluded without award, similar future opportunities could benefit businesses prepared for adherence to stringent technical and financial requirements. Such businesses stand to gain from engaging in tenders involving critical public safety services and central government projects.

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Notice Title

Purchase and Disposal of Radioactive Sources

Notice Description

Purchase and Disposal of Radioactive Sources - Full details in ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051572-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peter.jones247@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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