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Supply of Liquid Scintillation Counter

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Liquid Scintillation Counter to be used at the Winfrith site. The tender, titled "Supply of Liquid Scintillation Counter," falls under the goods category and is classified within laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract was awarded to Southern Scientific Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in West Sussex, through a direct procurement method "below threshold - without competition." The award stage commenced on the 27th of November 2025 and will conclude by the 27th of February 2026, with the contract being signed on the 26th of November 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of offering highly specialised products like the Hidex 300 SL SLL Liquid Scintillation Counter. Companies specialising in scientific instruments or those aspiring to expand into government contracts could gain valuable exposure and credibility in the industry through such engagements. The direct award method underscores the potential for businesses with established reputations to obtain government contracts without the need for extensive competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Supply of Liquid Scintillation Counter

Notice Description

Supply of Liquid Scintillation Counter - Hidex 300 SL SLL for Winfrith site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081587-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
Janet Smith
Contact Email
janet.smith@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

SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC

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