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The supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories at NRS

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories at the Dounreay site. This process is classified under the electrotechnical equipment industry category. The direct award was necessitated by the bespoke nature of the system required, which can only be supplied by Mirion Technologies (Canberra) UK Ltd. The procurement was governed by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £180,471.00 excluding VAT, was awarded on the 9th of March 2026, with the contract period extending from the 18th of March 2026 to the 31st of July 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the electrotechnical sector, specifically those providing bespoke analytical and measurement solutions. Companies operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or those within the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector could find similar future projects appealing due to the potential for innovation and specialised service provision. The decision to utilise a direct award underscores the necessity for technical precision and compatibility with existing systems, offering growth opportunities for firms that are able to develop or supply niche and highly specialised equipment in similar contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories at NRS

Notice Description

A direct award is to be awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories on the Dounreay site.

Procurement Information

This requirement can only be supplied by Mirion Technologies (Canberra) UK Ltd, as this is a bespoke system. Deviating from the standards which are already in place would incur additional costs for staff training and replacement costs. The benefits of this procurement are it ensures the laboratories are improved and can continue reliably supporting the future statutory and regulatory requirements and decommissioning projects at NRS Limited (Dounreay).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066526
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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