Award

Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) calibrator

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 16:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 17:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for an Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) Calibrator. The procurement method used was a direct award to Gemini Technology Limited, the supplier based in Reading. The tender involved the supply, installation, and commissioning of an automated EPD calibrator with a focus on the goods industry category. The award notice was published on 6 February 2026, and the contract will run from 10 March 2026 to 18 September 2026, with potential extensions available until 31 December 2026. Notable locations involved include the UKM61 region, which aligns with the supplier's delivery commitments.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering highly specialised dosimetry systems. Businesses specialising in electronic and high-precision calibrating equipment, with the capability to meet stringent technical requirements, will find this contract promising. The direct award due to a lack of competition for technical reasons signifies a demand for unique solutions, which could benefit high-technology suppliers like Gemini Technology Limited. Such opportunities promote growth for firms focusing on delivering niche technological solutions in the healthcare and safety devices sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Personal Dosemeter (EPD) calibrator

Notice Description

Supply, Installation and Commission 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011150-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Fraser Bruce
Contact Email
fraser.bruce@dounreay.nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
01847 803178

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

Notice Documents

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