Tender

Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 17:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by International Nuclear Services Limited focuses on procuring Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services necessary for handheld portable radiation monitoring equipment at the Barrow Marine terminal. The procurement is being conducted through an open method, classified under the services category, aimed at calibration services for radiation monitoring equipment when ships carry radioactive or nuclear packages. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submission and enquiry periods concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement contract is valued at £96,000 gross and structured on a two-year renewable basis until 2028, with potential extensions up to 2032 under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the calibration and maintenance of radiation monitoring instruments, particularly those familiar with maritime applications and nuclear transport solutions. Suitability for the contract does indeed accommodate SMEs, broadening the competitive field. Firms with expertise in such calibration services have the potential to secure an initially two-year agreement with the possibility for a further renewal, facilitating long-term collaboration with International Nuclear Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority. Such engagement promises stability and alignment with critical infrastructure services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portable Instrument Calibration and Repair Services

Notice Description

Instrumentation of handheld portable radiation monitoring equipment which is kept at Barrow Marine terminal. Required for the ships when carrying any radioactive/ nuclear packages. To obtain further information, including all documentation, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to the supplier portal at: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome 2. Locate the opportunity using 'Find Opportunities' ref: C15768 3. Click Register Interest, and Confirm. 4. The opportunity will be available to view within a few minutes of registering your interest via the 'My Proposals and Quotes' area of the portal.

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/024852-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR 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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