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Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public body governed by public law and specialising in nuclear decommissioning, has completed a procurement process for the maintenance of radiometric hardware and software systems. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. Located in the UKD1 region, the contract, valued at £2,966,916, was signed on 2nd October 2025. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and the protection of intellectual property rights held by the supplier. The process has now reached the 'award' stage, with the contract awarded to Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in radiometric technology or those equipped to handle the maintenance and repair of such specialist equipment. Companies with expertise in environmental monitoring and the ability to provide technical support in managing aging and obsolescence of systems are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Furthermore, businesses possessing intellectual property rights for their technology may find opportunities in similar sole-source procurements, where competition is limited due to specialised technical requirements. This contract highlights the potential for sustained business growth within the niche market of radiometric protection instruments and associated services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services

Notice Description

Deliver ongoing service and maintenance (and routine breakdown maintenance) work for Mirion radiometric hardware and software systems and associated services covering, but not limited to, the following:<br/><br/>- Offsite and onsite repair, maintenance and overhaul of radiometric and environmental monitoring/sampling systems and other specialist equipment, including Lab-Impex and Berthold products and systems. This equipment is typically used at Sellafield for the measurement and quantification of radiation and contamination (including environmental, stack and building ventilation systems). <br/><br/>- This scope covers, but is not limited to, technical support, aging and obsolescence (A&O) support, and the provision of associated services, including training.<br/><br/>The supplier retains the intellectual property rights (IPR), including copyright and patents, for the Radiometric Protection Instruments being maintained as part of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was awarded to the supplier (Mirion) to maintain an ongoing maintenance service for Mirion's specific radiometric equipment covering the provision of hardware and software components, service and support, specialist maintenance, breakdown visits and return of base items of equipment for repair.

The supplier also retain the intellectual property rights (IPR) including copyright and patents for the RPI systems and items, bespoke hardware and software.

Procurement Information

The service provider retains the Intellectual Property rights (IPR), and would restrict the ability of another economic operator to provide the services. Justification for contract award on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) PCR 2015 (the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights). Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) (competition is absent for technical reasons) also applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069653-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,966,916 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20251 months 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.macilwaine@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

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

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