---
title: "IPM Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a679"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE"
published: "2023-02-17"
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# IPM Upgrade

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a679

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## Summary

The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance has completed the procurement process for the "IPM Upgrade" project. This project involves upgrading IPM Systems at Sellafield to address obsolescence issues and extend asset lifespan. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on radiation monitors. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The project is located at the Sellafield Site in the UKD11 region. The contract was signed on 6th January 2023.

The "IPM Upgrade" tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of upgrade kits tailored for radiation monitoring purposes. Ludlum Systems Limited, the current supplier, won the contract. Businesses specializing in providing advanced radiation defence solutions compatible with existing infrastructure are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The project aims to enhance safety measures at the Sellafield nuclear site by extending the operability and support lifespan of the IPM units through the installation of 6 upgrade kits.

## Notice

Upgrading IPM Systems at Sellafield to resolve obsolescence issues and significantly prolong the lifetime of the assets through the procurement of IPM upgrade kits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IPMs provide a key radiation defence through monitoring the Sellafield Ltd workforce and keeping them free of contamination, thereby protecting the public and environment which is essential for operating the Sellafield nuclear site safely. Upgrading the IPM units will enable Sellafield Ltd to reduce the obsolescence risk through a further 15 years of operability and support for the units. This procurement is for 6 IPM upgrade kits.

### Procurement Information

IPMs provide a key radiation defence through monitoring the Sellafield Ltd workforce and keeping them free of contamination, thereby protecting the public and environment which is essential for operating the Sellafield nuclear site safely. Upgrading the IPM units will enable Sellafield Ltd to reduce the obsolescence risk through a further 15 years of operability and support for the units. Ludlum Systems upgrade kits are the only solution that satisfies Sellafield's requirement to be compatible with the current Sellafield Ltd IPM units and to significantly prolong the lifetime of the assets through reducing obsolescence issues. Therefore this satisfies regulation 32(b)ii. The upgrade kits will provide a solution to Sellafield's IPM obsolescence issues and prolonging the lifetime of the existing assets and maintaining the safety of the Sellafield Ltd workforce and community. This procurement is for the purchase and installation of 6 upgrade kits at the Sellafield site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004887-2023 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | LUDLUM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004887-2023

## 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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