Planning

Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, is planning a public procurement process for the "Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services." This tender focuses on services in the radiation protection industry and encompasses activities such as regulatory compliance, dosimetry services, and specialist advisory support. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement questionnaire deadline set for 12 June 2026. The services will be deployed across various locations in the UK, including Northern Ireland and juxtaposed border sites. The potential contract is noteworthy with an estimated gross value of £6,600,000, and a communication update is anticipated by 28 September 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in radiation protection, particularly those already possessing or willing to obtain Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recognition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement is marked suitable for SMEs. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses offering dosimetry systems, radiation safety surveys, and 24/7 support services to expand their operations and secure a contract lasting from May 2027 to April 2032, thereby fostering long-term business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services

Notice Description

The Home Office and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the procurement of supplier(s) to deliver Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) Services. The services are expected to include regulatory compliance (IRR17), provision of advice from an HSE-recognised RPA Body, 24/7 support, dosimetry services, radiation safety surveys, training, and specialist advisory support. Services will be delivered across multiple locations in the UK (including Northern Ireland and UK juxtaposed border locations.

Planning Information

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link ‘To register click here’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once registered on the eSourcing Portal, the Market Engagement Questionnaire documents will be available to access on the event - pqq_791 - Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services. Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQs) are required to be returned by 12 June 2026. The Authority may take the opportunity to engage further with Suppliers who have submitted responses, either through one-to-one sessions (to be confirmed) or via dialogue through the Jaggaer system. Details will be communicated via the eSourcing Portal if these are progressed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046386-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38547000 - Dosimetry system

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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