Planning

Radiation Protection Advisory Service

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 12:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process for a Radiation Protection Advisory Service. The service will ensure compliance with regulations like the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with supplier engagement meetings scheduled remotely from 5 May to 5 June 2026. Expressions of interest must be sent by 29 May 2026. The contract end date for the current agreement is 31 March 2027, and this procurement could extend until 2033. The initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the radiation protection services sector, categorised under CPV code 90721600, offering a potential gross contract value of £300,000.

This tender is an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in radiation protection services, aiming at long-term growth and collaboration. Businesses offering services in areas such as regulation compliance, radiation monitoring, and emergency response in line with NHSBT's operational requirements will find this especially pertinent. Participation in this process not only promises a substantial contract value but also potential access to agreements with other health authorities, broadening business prospects across the UK in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiation Protection Advisory Service

Notice Description

Radiation Protection Advisory Service NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the provision of a Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) and Radiological Waste Advisory (RWA) service. NHSBT (England) now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers for the provision of RPA/RWA services. The current contract ends in 31/03/2027. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current RPA/RWA services available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field. We require the services to cover the following: - * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with NaCTSO Security Requirements Document (SRD) 2024. * Industrial irradiation continuing consent advice to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). * Technical review of dose mapping reports. * Calibration of radiation monitors. * Annual site visit to each of the centres to audit compliance to regulatory standards. * Advice in the event of an emergency (cover provided 24/7 due to the operational requirements of NHSBT). It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of May 5rth 2026 to June 5th 2026. the meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting's, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi - sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 29/05/2026. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded.

Planning Information

Radiation Protection Advisory Service NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the provision of a Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) and Radiological Waste Advisory (RWA) service. NHSBT (England) now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers for the provision of RPA/RWA services. The current contract ends in 31/03/2027. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current RPA/RWA services available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field. We require the services to cover the following: - • RPA/RWA services in compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17). • RPA/RWA services in compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). • RPA/RWA services in compliance with NaCTSO Security Requirements Document (SRD) 2024. • Industrial irradiation continuing consent advice to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). • Technical review of dose mapping reports. • Calibration of radiation monitors. • Annual site visit to each of the centres to audit compliance to regulatory standards. • Advice in the event of an emergency (cover provided 24/7 due to the operational requirements of NHSBT). It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of May 5rth 2026 to June 5th 2026. the meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting’s, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi - sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 29/05/2026. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039928-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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