--- title: "NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05951a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05951a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05951a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05951a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-04-20" --- # NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services Buyer: WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05951a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05951a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05951a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board - Radiation Protection Services has been awarded to Integrated Radiological Services (IRS) Ltd. The buying organisations involved include Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, among other NHS Foundation Trusts across regions like Warrington, Liverpool, and Cheshire. This procurement exercise covers radiation protection and dosimetry services and is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 20 March 2026, scheduled to run until the end of 2028, with the option to extend by 12 months. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers. The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in radiation protection services, dosimetry, medical physics consultation, and non-ionising radiation advisory roles. Given IRS Ltd's recognition as a supplier, other small and medium enterprises might find this sector promising, particularly those offering innovative solutions and compliance with statutory radiation safety standards. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and cement their presence within the healthcare sector across the UK, especially to NHS entities seeking comprehensive radiation safety solutions. ## Notice Radiation Protection & Dosimetry Services. The Contracting Authorities are looking to appoint a highly qualified all-inclusive radiation protection service including advice from experienced Radiation Protection Advisors for each Lot. This must include the service of suitably qualified Medical Physics Experts for consultation regarding compliance with IRMER 2018 and as amended, provision of HSE approved dosimetry service for individual monitoring and provision of suitable qualified Protection Advisors for advice on non-ionising radiation.The appointed service provider for each Lot will carry out, performance acceptance checks based on Contracting Authority requirements on all medical imaging equipment and periodic assessment checks, as necessary depending on type of equipment and whenever indicated due to unsatisfactory QA results. ### Lot Information Ionising Radiation Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Non-Ionising Radiation Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Nuclear medicine services Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Dosimetry Services Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Installations Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035579-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,000,000 | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST; HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP; LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LIVERPOOL GROUP; WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Sandfield Park | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INTEGRATED RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES (IRS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters - 90721600 - Radiation protection services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035579-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 12:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082423-2025 - 29 Sep 2025 at 08:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060357-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054795-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054350-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035579-2026 20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082423-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060357-2025 29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054795-2025 8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054350-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.irs-limited.com - https://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ - https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/ - https://www.coch.nhs.uk/ - https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ - https://www.healthtrusteurope.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ - https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ - https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ - https://www.uhliverpool.nhs.uk/ - https://www.whh.nhs.uk/ - https://www.wuth.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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