---
title: "Gamma Spec Directive X"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Gamma Spec Directive X

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654fd

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## Summary

Sellafield Limited, a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the "Gamma Spec Directive X" project, centred on supplying Gamma Spec and support equipment. Located in Warrington, UK, Sellafield Limited engaged in a direct award procurement method, citing technical reasons for selecting AMETEK (GB) LIMITED as the supplier. This decision leverages their prior successful collaboration, familiarity with the existing software, and the identified superiority of the Ametek Detective X detector. The procurement falls under the goods category with the single-lot project valued at £313,497.60 gross. The contract period is set from 26th February 2026 to 2nd February 2027, with the official award notice published on 16th February 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth in the industry specific to Beta gamma counters, with an emphasis on technological competence and reliable equipment supply. Businesses with expertise in precision scientific equipment production, especially those equipped to provide advanced detection technologies, are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar future procurement processes. AMETEK (GB) LIMITED's engagement demonstrates the potential for large-scale suppliers to leverage existing relationships and technical accolades to secure high-value contracts, particularly where client-specific software integration and prior positive experiences play a vital role.

## Notice

To supply Gamma Spec and Support equipment

### 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/013885-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 38944000 - Beta gamma counters

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013885-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013885-2026
  16th February 2026 - 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

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