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title: "Gamma Spec Directive X"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Gamma Spec Directive X

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fb

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited is actively engaged in public procurement processes to enhance its operations related to nuclear waste management. Currently, they have amended a contract titled "Gamma Spec Directive X" initially awarded to AMETEK (GB) LIMITED, reflecting the commitment to procure additional goods necessary for processing problematic waste. The amendment was intended to include supplementary items from the same supplier, thereby optimising resources already in use, such as compatible software and established equipment. The procurement process, marked by direct award, mirrors the specialised nature of the required goods, specifically Gamma Spec equipment. Located in Warrington, UK, Sellafield Limited has established operations within the public sector, functioning under sub-central government classification. The procurement and contract processes are in advanced stages as indicated by the recent contract notices published on 17th March 2026, offering insight into supply chain adjustments and procurement effectiveness.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nuclear evaluation instruments, particularly those supplying gamma counters and support equipment. With the industry’s specialised equipment field being narrow, businesses that offer technically advanced solutions that can integrate seamlessly with existing systems will find this opportunity appealing. Large-scale enterprises with a proven track record hold an advantage here, considering the previous success and strong interactions observed with AMETEK (GB) LIMITED. The proposed amendments imply growth prospects for suppliers capable of offering quality additional goods and services, thus meeting the above-threshold procurement value requirements set by Sellafield Limited. As public procurement in nuclear sectors demands high precision and reliability, businesses in possession of similar technological expertise and infrastructure should explore potential future engagements, furthering their footprint in the nuclear waste management field.

## Notice

To supply Gamma Spec and Support equipment for processing of problematic waste

### Procurement Information

There are only two companies that can provide this type of equipment in the world, and we have used this company before and had very good interactions and support, we are already using the software that our people are familiar with, which means that we don't have to purchase another software package/licences or spend time re training our people. The market has been reviewed and the Ametek Detective X has been identified as the optimal detector for this work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | £261,248 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SELLAFIELD 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 | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 38945000 - Gamma counters

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:21 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013888-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083003-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024056-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013888-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083003-2025
  15th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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