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title: "Upgrade of NDA20 (alpha assay system)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e3a4"
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published: "2021-09-22"
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# Upgrade of NDA20 (alpha assay system)

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e3a4

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## Summary

The Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd has completed the procurement process for the upgrade of the NDA20 alpha assay system, classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, which was initiated through a limited tendering method without prior publication, focused on refurbishing computer hardware and software associated with neutron detecting equipment. This contract, valued at £898,400, was signed on 22 September 2021. The delivery location is specified to be the contractor's premises within the UKJ14 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and nuclear evaluation instruments, especially those capable of providing advanced technological solutions to address obsolescence issues. Companies with expertise in nuclear measurement and refurbishment of technical equipment are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with the Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd can not only lead to substantial business growth through this contract but also enhance relationships within the nuclear decommissioning sector.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd is placing this transparency notice pursuant to Regulation 32 (1) (2) (b) (iii) to notify economic operators of the intention to place a contract for the Upgrade Refurbishment of NDA20 nucleonics (computer hardware and software) that processes the information from the neutron detecting equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Refurbishment of NDA20 nucleonics (computer hardware and software) that processes the information from the neutron detecting equipment. The objective is to address the obsolescence issues with the current system including the outdated computer, software and spectroscopy electronics. The refurbished system will be fully supportable according to the present service arrangements. Additional information: Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) is the site licence company responsible for the clean-up and demolition of Britain's former centre of fast reactor research and development. DSRL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). It is funded by the NDA to deliver the site closure programme.

### Procurement Information

(b)where the works, suppliers or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operators for any of the following reasons:- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons, (iii)the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023601-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £898,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LTD |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 38941000 - Alpha counters

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023601-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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