--- title: "Procurement of X-Ray Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NRS DOUNREAY" published: "2024-08-02" --- # Procurement of X-Ray Equipment Buyer: NRS DOUNREAY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd70a3a2-4c91-456c-af20-25d69c1b31b6.json) ## Summary NRS Dounreay is in the planning stage of procuring X-Ray equipment to ensure compliance with the Ionisation Radiation Regulations (IRR 2017). The equipment is intended for calibrating Gamma Radiation Protection Instruments at high dose rates. This tender falls under the industry category of nuclear evaluation instruments and calibration services. Key deadlines include the engagement end date on 16 August 2024, with all works required to be completed by 31 March 2025. The project location is Thurso, Scotland (KW14 7TZ), and involves the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of the equipment, alongside ongoing support contracts. Interested contractors must register on the Atamis web portal to access project details and further documentation. This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the nuclear services industry, particularly for SMEs that specialise in radiation protection instrumentation. Companies experienced in integrating X-Ray systems with existing radioactive source-based units and operational systems will find this contract highly suitable. The need for a support contract that includes annual service visits and a guaranteed 3-day breakdown response site attendance ensures ongoing engagement with the procuring entity, fostering long-term business relationships and potential further contracts. ## Notice To ensure on-going compliance with the Ionisation Radiation Regulations (IRR 2017), Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) has a time-sensitive requirement for new equipment to produce X-Rays to enhance their capability to calibrate Gamma Radiation Protection Instruments (RPI) at high dose rates. Consequently, NRS is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the design, manufacture, installation and commission of such equipment and invites contractors to state their interest in this requirement, accompanied by any relevant information. Further Information * The X-Ray equipment must interface and be controlled with an existing radioactive source based RPI calibration exposure unit. * The X-Ray equipment must interface with the existing operating system and interlocks of the existing source based RPI calibration exposure unit. * All works must be completed by 31 March 2025. * The new X-Ray system must have an ongoing support contract that guarantees an annual service visit * The new X-Ray system must have an ongoing support contract that guarantees a breakdown response with site attendance by the contractor within 3 days of a fault. * The contractor will require SC security clearance to carry out the installation and servicing of the equipment. Interested parties should register on the Atamis web portal at: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access, free of charge on Atamis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e08a26-deec-47c1-9dbd-249f2cd6f1a4 | | Notice type | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NRS DOUNREAY | | Locality | THURSO | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW14 7TZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments - 38945000 - Gamma counters - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 07:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e08a26-deec-47c1-9dbd-249f2cd6f1a4 - 1 Aug 2024 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60e48d-07b6-48cd-aa98-cdf7246cf59e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e08a26-deec-47c1-9dbd-249f2cd6f1a4 2nd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be60e48d-07b6-48cd-aa98-cdf7246cf59e 1st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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