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Supply, testing and operator training of a Radiation Mapping System

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Jan 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, based in Warrington, has completed a direct award contract for the procurement of a Radiation Mapping System, which includes supply, testing, and operator training. This contract, valued at £108,000 gross, was awarded to Createc Ltd, headquartered in Cockermouth, under the award and contract process, without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract period runs from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The main procurement category is goods, specifically apparatus for measuring radiation, as per CPV classification 38341000.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in nuclear restoration, radiation measurement instruments, and related technical training. SMEs like Createc Ltd, particularly those with expertise in engineering and technology solutions pertinent to the nuclear sector, could find similar future projects highly lucrative and aligned with their service capabilities. Businesses looking to expand in the sub-central government sector, particularly in niche technical goods and training services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply, testing and operator training of a Radiation Mapping System

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the supply, testing and operator training of a Radiation Mapping System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060539
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002903-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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 Brooke
Contact Email
janet.brooke@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847802663

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

CREATEC

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