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title: "Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a55e"
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published: "2024-10-03"
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# Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a55e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Radiometric Equipment (Contamination Monitors)" was carried out by Sellafield Ltd, located in Warrington, UK. This procurement, classified under the industry category of radiation monitors (CPV code 38341600), focuses on supplying radiometric equipment necessary for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant in Cumbria. The procedural stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 17 September 2024 to Cavendish Nuclear. Key procurement specifics include a limited procurement method entailing a direct award without prior competitive bidding, justified by the unique requirements prescribed by the Radiometric Systems Group and dictated site-wide equipment models available solely from Cavendish Nuclear.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for suppliers that specialise in radiometric and contamination-monitoring devices, particularly those aligned with stringent safety and operational standards within nuclear facilities. This procurement process favours large, specialised providers capable of fulfilling precise technical specifications mandated by regulatory authorities. While this specific tender was directly awarded, businesses looking to compete in similar opportunities within this sector should be aware of the prospective requirements and cultivate specialised technical capabilities and compliance adherence to foster future business growth.

## Notice

Provision of radiometric equipment, including contamination monitors for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of radiometric equipment, including contamination monitors for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant.

### Procurement Information

The equipment is required for the safe operation of the Box Encapsulation Plant. The specific equipment and models are dictated site-wide by the Radiometric Systems Group over which the Project has no control. The equipment and models specified are only supplied by Cavendish Nuclear, therefore the Project has no option but to seek a Direct Award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031691-2024 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAVENDISH NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
- 38341600 - Radiation monitors

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031691-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd

## Provenance

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