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title: "Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit"
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# Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ebb5c93-0f26-42fa-8e8a-e8ac8e71b96c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buyer, contracting for a radiological survey at the Medical Research Council's Toxicology Unit in Leicester. This contract, titled "Radiological survey at Medical Research Council's Toxicology unit," falls under the surveying services industry category. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action due to technical reasons, with the contract period set from 17th February 2020 to 1st September 2020. The award was published on 19th February 2020, following the tender period which concluded on 14th February 2020, with a total contract value of £32,971.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radiation safety and surveying services. Companies that have experience in conducting such surveys, particularly those with strong existing relationships or credentials in handling radiation protection, would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. Given that Aurora Health Physics Services Limited was awarded the contract due to their previous arrangements and expertise, other firms in the health physics sector may seek to establish or strengthen partnerships with research institutions to compete for future tenders.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to appoint a Principal Contractor on behalf of the UKRI - Medical Research Council (MRC) to deliver a radiological survey of their Toxicology Unit in Leicester. The Toxicology Unit is transferring from the University of Leicester to the University of Cambridge. Before vacating the premises, MRC must undertake a survey of radiation levels within the building and ensure that they have not increased since the last survey. There are two reasons for Aurora Health being the only option available to the customer: 1. Aurora Health are the current Radiation Protection Advisor 2. The Iicence for radiation work needs to be surrendered prior to vacation, but the customer has an agreement with the University of Leicester to cover them until they vacate. Under the terms of this agreement, it is essential that the work is undertaken by the same company (Aurora) who completed the last survey in 2018, to understand if there have been an increase in radiation levels. This single Sourcing Sourcing Action was approved in line with Regulation 32 (2) b - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1a75e2-d287-4f5c-b0e8-3389c02d6596 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,971 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AURORA HEALTH PHYSICS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1a75e2-d287-4f5c-b0e8-3389c02d6596

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1a75e2-d287-4f5c-b0e8-3389c02d6596
  19th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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