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Provision of Internal and Criticality Accident Dosimetry Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:33

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:59

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for the "Provision of Internal and Criticality Accident Dosimetry Service" was awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 16 April 2026 and commenced on 25 April 2026, running until 31 March 2028, with a possible extension until 31 March 2029. The contract involves dosimetry services at the Dounreay site in Scotland, falling under the radiation protection services category. This direct award was made to Nuvia due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Key compliance requirements include adherence to Ionising Radiations Regulations and Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for large enterprises in the radiation protection industry, particularly those able to meet stringent technical demands without competition. Businesses experienced in dosimetry services can leverage this contract to strengthen their market presence in the nuclear restoration sector. Despite the direct award status due to technical exclusivity, organisations with similar capabilities may seek collaborative engagements or sub-contracting opportunities with Nuvia to gain exposure in this niche market and participate in the evolving landscape of nuclear site services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal and Criticality Accident Dosimetry Service

Notice Description

The scope of the services to be provided comprises the following activities: * The assessment of radiological dose arising from internal and criticality accident exposures. * Air sample counting, recording and reporting of results. * Assess and record doses arising from criticality accident conditions. * Review dosimetry requirements for facilities and generate the plant dosimetry assessment report. * Demonstrate compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRRs) and the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations (REPPIR). * Demonstrate that NRS Dounreay is fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Nuclear Site Licensee where applicable.

Procurement Information

Due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, only Nuvia can supply the goods, services or works required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,775,191 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,775,191 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NUVIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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