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title: "Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037d5b"
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buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD"
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# Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037d5b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services" was completed on 30th September 2022 by Sellafield Ltd, a public body in the United Kingdom's nuclear decommissioning industry. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in providing services related to radioactive, toxic, medical, and hazardous waste management to engage. Companies with expertise in maintenance of radiometric equipment, environmental monitoring systems, and specialist equipment would be well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria included a quality score of 100 and cost score of 0, indicating a high emphasis on service quality. The contract deadline for review procedures includes a minimum 10-day standstill period following the communication of contract award information to tenderers.

## Notice

Deliver ongoing service and maintenance (and routine breakdown maintenance) work for Ultra Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and associated services covering, but not limited to, the following - Offsite and onsite repair, maintenance and overhaul of radiometric and environmental monitoring/sampling systems and other specialist equipment, including Lab-Impex and Berthold products and systems. This equipment is typically used at Sellafield for the measurement and quantification of radiation and contamination (including environmental, stack and building ventilation systems). - This scope covers, but is not limited to technical support, aging and obsolescence (A&O) support and the provision of spares and associated services, including training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract was awarded to the supplier (Ultra) to maintain an ongoing maintenance service for Ultra's specific radiometric equipment covering the provision of hardware and software components, service and support, specialist maintenance, breakdown visits and return of base items of equipment for repair. The supplier also retain the intellectual property rights (IPR) including copyright and patents for the COTS EMS and RPI systems and items, bespoke hardware and software.

### Procurement Information

The service provider retains the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for items and would restrict the ability of another economic operator to provide the works/ supplies with justification for the making of a direct award on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) PCR (the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights), subject to accompanying legal advice. Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) PCR (competition is absent for technical reasons) also applies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030549-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,653,454 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITED, TRADING AS ULTRA ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2022 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030549-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- http://www.sellafieldsites.com
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510

## Provenance

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