---
title: "Purchase of Gamma Spectrometer and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Purchase of Gamma Spectrometer and Equipment

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d02

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Sellafield Limited involved the purchase of a Gamma Spectrometer, cooling system, and adaptors. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically spectrometers, and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract having been signed on 13th March 2026, and completed on 16th April 2026. Sellafield Limited, a public authority within the sub-central government, served as the buying organisation. The procurement was conducted directly, deemed below threshold and without competition, culminating in an award to Ametek (GB) Ltd.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those producing spectrometry equipment. Despite the direct procurement route, understanding such tenders could provide manufacturers insights into emerging demands within the nuclear and scientific sectors, potentially influencing future research and development strategies. Companies experienced with similar technological deliverables and looking to expand into the scientific and governmental market should consider such procurement opportunities to boost growth and establish partnerships with substantial entities like Sellafield Limited.

## Notice

Purchase of Gamma Spectrometer, cooling system and adaptors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031477-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 16 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,942 |

## Status

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

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031477-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details 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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