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Gamma Spec Directive X

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Gamma Spec Directive X" project, centred on supplying Gamma Spec and support equipment. Located in Warrington, UK, Sellafield Limited engaged in a direct award procurement method, citing technical reasons for selecting AMETEK (GB) LIMITED as the supplier. This decision leverages their prior successful collaboration, familiarity with the existing software, and the identified superiority of the Ametek Detective X detector. The procurement falls under the goods category with the single-lot project valued at £313,497.60 gross. The contract period is set from 26th February 2026 to 2nd February 2027, with the official award notice published on 16th February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth in the industry specific to Beta gamma counters, with an emphasis on technological competence and reliable equipment supply. Businesses with expertise in precision scientific equipment production, especially those equipped to provide advanced detection technologies, are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar future procurement processes. AMETEK (GB) LIMITED's engagement demonstrates the potential for large-scale suppliers to leverage existing relationships and technical accolades to secure high-value contracts, particularly where client-specific software integration and prior positive experiences play a vital role.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gamma Spec Directive X

Notice Description

To supply Gamma Spec and Support equipment

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-0654fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

38944000 - Beta gamma counters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 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
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
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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