Award

Gamma Spec Directive X

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sellafield Limited focuses on the supply of Gamma Spec and Support equipment to process problematic waste. The contract has been awarded under the title "Gamma Spec Directive X", falling within the industry category of nuclear evaluation instruments. The buying organisation's headquarters are located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, with justification provided for technical reasons due to limited suppliers capable of delivering these specialised goods. The latest document associated with this procurement process was published in February 2026, and the contract period extends from February 2026 to February 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses capable of supplying specialised nuclear evaluation instruments, such as gamma counters, which are crucial in managing complex waste processing tasks. Companies with a history of providing high-tech equipment to sub-central government authorities may find the direct award method particularly advantageous, eliminating the need for competitive bidding. The successful supplier, AMETEK (GB) LIMITED, illustrates the potential for businesses with robust technical capabilities to secure lucrative contracts in the field of nuclear waste management, representing a significant growth opportunity for firms specialising in this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gamma Spec Directive X

Notice Description

To supply Gamma Spec and Support equipment for processing of problematic waste

Procurement Information

There are only two companies that can provide this type of equipment in the world, and we have used this company before and had very good interactions and support, we are already using the software that our people are familiar with, which means that we don't have to purchase another software package/licences or spend time re training our people. The market has been reviewed and the Ametek Detective X has been identified as the optimal detector for this work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013888-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

38945000 - Gamma counters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£261,248 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Erin Dixon
Contact Email
erin.l.dixon@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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