---
title: "The supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories at NRS - Dounreay Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066526"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# The supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories at NRS - Dounreay Site

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066526

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## Summary

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, operating in Warrington, UK, has completed a direct award for the procurement of specialised analytical equipment needed to upgrade laboratories at their Dounreay site. The procurement falls under the category "Electrotechnical equipment" and was awarded to Mirion Technologies (Canberra) due to the bespoke nature of the system, which aligns with existing standards, thus avoiding additional costs associated with staff training and equipment replacement. The contract extends from 18th March 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £216,565.20. The project's primary goal is to ensure the laboratories continue to meet statutory and regulatory decommissioning requirements effectively.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cutting-edge analytical equipment and services related to nuclear and laboratory environments. Although the direct award was extended to Mirion Technologies due to its bespoke capability, companies poised to develop innovative solutions aligned with NRS's technical requirements could benefit from similar opportunities in future procurements. Businesses with expertise in customised electrotechnical equipment could leverage their skills to explore upcoming tenders that demand specific technical conformities essential for statutory compliance and operational efficiency at nuclear sites.

## Notice

A direct award is to be awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the supply of specialised analytical equipment to upgrade laboratories on the Dounreay site.

### Procurement Information

This requirement can only be supplied by Mirion Technologies (Canberra) UK Ltd, as this is a bespoke system. Deviating from the standards which are already in place would incur additional costs for staff training and replacement costs. The benefits of this procurement are it ensures the laboratories are improved and can continue reliably supporting the future statutory and regulatory requirements and decommissioning projects at NRS Limited (Dounreay).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026364-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,471 |
| Contracts value | £180,471 |

## Status

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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026364-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026364-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020808-2026
  9th March 2026 - Transparency 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

## Provenance

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