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title: "Mk 3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039424"
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# Mk 3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging system

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039424

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance, a body governed by public law, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Mk3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging System. The procurement process utilised a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Createc Ltd, an SME based in Cumbria, United Kingdom. The procurement was for goods in the industry category of Radiation monitors and was conducted to address technical obsolescence issues with the previous system. The delivery location for the contract is the Sellafield Site in UKD11, and the contract was signed on 23rd November 2022.

This contract for Mk3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging System presents an opportunity for businesses in the radiation monitoring industry to participate in delivering remote gamma imaging inspections for retrievals, remediation, and spent fuel management. Businesses offering similar technical solutions for restricted access through camera inspection ports may find this tender well-suited for competition. The procurement process aimed to ensure continuity of service for Sellafield's characterisation delivery and to remove technical obsolescence issues with the existing imaging system. Therefore, businesses with expertise in gamma imaging technology and remote inspection services are encouraged to explore potential collaborations and partnerships to support this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Mk3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging System to deliver remote gamma imaging inspections to support retrievals, remediation and spent fuel management. Equipment was purchased due to obsolescence issues experienced with the existing MK2 N-visage unit. Unavailability of the gamma imaging system could have significant impact to site characterisation delivery therefore Mk3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging System was procured.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Mk3 N-Visage Gamma Imaging System to deliver remote gamma imaging inspections to support retrievals, remediation and spent fuel management

### Procurement Information

The procurement of Mk3 Gamma Imaging Systems enables continuity of service for Sellafield's characterisation delivery and removes technical obsolescence issues with the existing Mk2 Gamma Imaging System. The N-Visage Scanner is the only instrument which meets Sellafield's requirements for restricted access through camera inspection ports when delivering site radiometrics characterisation work. Direct Award utilising Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) due to competition absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036538-2022 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| 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 | TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036538-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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