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Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services." This tender aimed to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or an RPA body to provide expert advice and assistance to the University, ensuring compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, and other relevant regulations. Aurora Health Physics Services Ltd, an SME based in Harwell Oxford, has been awarded the contract, with a signing date of 7th February 2025. The total contract value is £143,150 GBP. The procurement followed an open procedure and has moved from the tender stage to the award and contract stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radiation protection advisory services, especially those familiar with UK regulations on ionising radiation, artificial optical radiation, and electromagnetic fields. Companies with certified and experienced RPAs and RWAs are particularly well-suited to compete. By providing essential safety and regulatory compliance services, successful suppliers can gain long-term partnerships and recognition within the educational sector, potentially leading to more contracts and business growth. The contract includes the option for up to two 12-month extensions, adding to its attractiveness for competent advisors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or a RPA body to provide the necessary expertise, advice, guidance and assistance to the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender was to appoint a qualified and recognised RPA body/person(s) to the role of Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), for the purpose of ensuring the University gains compliance against the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. The appointed person(s) must hold the appropriate certificate of competence in the role of RPA and RWA as issued by RPA2000. The additional purpose of this tender is to appoint such a qualified and experienced person to provide advice on the safe use of Artificial Optical Radiation as required by the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 as well as the safe use of Electromagnetic fields as required by the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The option for 2 x up to 12-month extensions at the sole discretion of the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT

Contact Name
Amy Irvine, Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager
Contact Email
amy.irvine@strath.ac.uk, kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA HEALTH PHYSICS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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