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Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Oct 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update," was conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, headquartered at Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Warrington, in the United Kingdom's UKD61 region. This tender focuses on the replacement and upgrade of components within a remote-handled waste assay system, specifically targeting the replacement of existing PLCs and associated modules. The contracting process reached the "Award" stage, with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025. The project is classified under the "goods" industry category and followed a "direct" procurement method, indicating it fell below the competition threshold. The procurement is now complete, with the contract period starting on 9th October 2025 and ending on 24th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in detection and analysis apparatus, as identified by the CPV classification 38430000. The project, awarded to Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd, offers a growth avenue for companies with capabilities in advanced electronics and software integration for maintenance and diagnostic utilities for PLCs. Large-scale businesses with expertise in similar technological upgrades and system integrations would find themselves well-suited to engage with such opportunities, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in similar specialised procurement projects. As the tender was procured through a direct method below the competition threshold, businesses seeking similar opportunities should consider strategic alignment with the relevant public sector entities to preemptively position themselves for future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update

Notice Description

Replacements for obsolete parts of the remote handled waste assay system, including - Replacement of the existing two PLCs and associated I/O modules with latest versions - install and commission on site. Proprietary (Macrium) backup and restoring capability to the existing Windows XP computers, along with compatible USB hard disk drive (HDD) - Procurement of a dedicated 'maintenance laptop' for the system to enable diagnostic and programming utility for maintenance of the assay systems PLC in situ/ Including a new Proficy PLC programming toolkit(USB) and corresponding PC application

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063645-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Pauline MacKemsley
Contact Email
pauline.z.mackemsley@nrservices.uk
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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