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Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 May 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN." This contract falls under the goods category within the defence and security industry. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The project involved the provision of a replacement neutron source and the disposal of existing sources. The contract, awarded to High Technology Sources Ltd., commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the nuclear materials sector, particularly those producing or handling radioactive materials, as indicated by the relevant CPV code - 09343000. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-technology solutions for defence applications and possessing capabilities in managing sensitive nuclear materials would be well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities. Given the precise nature of the procurement method, companies with a history of direct government contracts would likely find similar opportunities attractive and beneficial for expanding their business with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN

Notice Description

Provision of replacement neutron source and disposal of exsisting sources

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH TECHNOLOGY SOUCES

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