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Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services

International Nuclear Services Ltd

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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24 Jun 2026 at 11:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 May 2026 at 10:44

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13 May 2026 at 10:36

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

International Nuclear Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services. The process was initiated for the maintenance and repair of handheld portable radiation monitoring equipment, essential for operations at Barrow Marine terminal and other transport-related monitoring. This service is vital for monitoring equipment used on ships and rail wagons carrying radioactive or nuclear packages. The procurement method was an open competition conducted under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework with a main procurement category of services. Following the tender stage which concluded with the standstill period on 20th May 2026, High Technology Sources Ltd (HTSL) was awarded the contract. The active contract commenced on 22nd June 2026 and extends through to 10th June 2028, with an option for renewal structured as 2 plus 2 plus 2 years. The total contract value is set at £96,000 with a gross amount of £80,000.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those capable of servicing portable radiation monitoring equipment. Businesses with capabilities in this niche yet critical industry can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio in the nuclear transport solutions sector. With a large-scale operation, HTSL's engagement highlights the scope for businesses equipped with the necessary expertise and operational capacity to secure similar opportunities. New entrants and established players could benefit from understanding the tender requirements and preparing comprehensive proposals that meet the technical specifications and compliance standards set by such high-value contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services

Notice Description

Provision of calibration and repair services for handheld portable radiation monitoring equipment which is kept at Barrow Marine terminal. Required for the ships when carrying any radioactive/ nuclear packages. Required for monitoring railwagons, flasks etc as part of the process when transporting anything that could possibly receive contamination. a set of instruments for the Emergency response team kept at Hinton House.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 6 years contract (2+ 2+ 2 basis)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
International Nuclear Services Ltd
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
Postcode Area
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

High Technology Sources Ltd (HTSL)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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