---
title: "Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d2f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d2f

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority within central government, is planning a tender for the maintenance, repair, and dose mapping of GRS Gamma Irradiators located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, with specific interest in repair, maintenance, and research laboratory services. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement phase requires potential suppliers to express their interest and provide relevant information by 24th April 2026. The contracting process involves a market engagement notice published on 18th March 2026, and future communication is anticipated by 5th May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance and repair services, particularly those familiar with scientific equipment like gamma irradiators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a suitability consideration, making it an excellent chance for such entities to expand their reach into government contracting. Businesses with the appropriate capabilities, capacity, and licences are encouraged to engage early, ensuring alignment with NHS Blood and Transplant's requirements and establishing a foothold in public sector service provision.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement ONLY and is separate from tender opportunity. NHSBT wishes to hear from any Suppliers who have the capability, capacity and licence to provide Maintenance, Repair and Dose Mapping of existing NHSBT owned GRS Gamma Irradiators. Any applicable suppliers should contact Samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk for further information by 24th April 2026.

### Planning Information

Suppliers should contact Samantha.rix@nhsbt.nhs.uk for further information by 24th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2026
  18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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