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title: "Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab74"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab74

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## Summary

This public procurement process, titled "Harwell B462.27 ILW Assay System PLC Update," was conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, headquartered at Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Warrington, in the United Kingdom's UKD61 region. This tender focuses on the replacement and upgrade of components within a remote-handled waste assay system, specifically targeting the replacement of existing PLCs and associated modules. The contracting process reached the "Award" stage, with the contract being signed on 7th October 2025. The project is classified under the "goods" industry category and followed a "direct" procurement method, indicating it fell below the competition threshold. The procurement is now complete, with the contract period starting on 9th October 2025 and ending on 24th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in detection and analysis apparatus, as identified by the CPV classification 38430000. The project, awarded to Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd, offers a growth avenue for companies with capabilities in advanced electronics and software integration for maintenance and diagnostic utilities for PLCs. Large-scale businesses with expertise in similar technological upgrades and system integrations would find themselves well-suited to engage with such opportunities, potentially paving the way for future collaborations in similar specialised procurement projects. As the tender was procured through a direct method below the competition threshold, businesses seeking similar opportunities should consider strategic alignment with the relevant public sector entities to preemptively position themselves for future procurements.

## Notice

Replacements for obsolete parts of the remote handled waste assay system, including - Replacement of the existing two PLCs and associated I/O modules with latest versions - install and commission on site. Proprietary (Macrium) backup and restoring capability to the existing Windows XP computers, along with compatible USB hard disk drive (HDD) - Procurement of a dedicated 'maintenance laptop' for the system to enable diagnostic and programming utility for maintenance of the assay systems PLC in situ/ Including a new Proficy PLC programming toolkit(USB) and corresponding PC application

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063645-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,376 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063645-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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