Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) calibrator

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 08:43

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom, led a procurement process for the design, manufacture, testing, and installation of an Automated Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) Calibrator. The procurement was completed through a direct award due to the unique technical capabilities of Gemini Technology Limited, the sole supplier able to fulfil this requirement. Located in Warrington, this procurement falls within the goods category, with significant operations planned around the UKD61 region. The award was finalised on 15th May 2026, with the contract set to conclude by 15th November 2026, and potential for extension until 31st January 2027.

This procurement represents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the dosimetry systems sector, particularly those specialising in advanced calibration equipment. While this specific tender was awarded due to technical specifications unique to Gemini Technology Limited, similar future opportunities might await small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can innovate or expand their offerings to meet such specialised requirements. The procurement, valued at over GBP 419,000, underscores significant business potential for organisations capable of partnering with public authorities to deliver precise and technically sophisticated solutions.

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Notice Title

Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) calibrator

Notice Description

Design, Manufacture, Testing and Installation and Commissioning of an Automated Electronic Dosemeter (EPD) Calibrator

Procurement Information

'This is a direct award for the purposes of Procurement Act 2023 and is being made pursuant to Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. Competition is absent for technical reasons as Gemini Technology is the only company that can supply an automated EPD calibrator and there is no reasonable alternative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046793-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38547000 - Dosimetry system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£311,675 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£349,475 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 15 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

GEMINI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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