--- title: "Radiation Protection Advisory Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Radiation Protection Advisory Service Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068f4e.json) ## Summary NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process for a Radiation Protection Advisory Service. The service will ensure compliance with regulations like the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 and Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with supplier engagement meetings scheduled remotely from 5 May to 5 June 2026. Expressions of interest must be sent by 29 May 2026. The contract end date for the current agreement is 31 March 2027, and this procurement could extend until 2033. The initiative presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the radiation protection services sector, categorised under CPV code 90721600, offering a potential gross contract value of £300,000. This tender is an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in radiation protection services, aiming at long-term growth and collaboration. Businesses offering services in areas such as regulation compliance, radiation monitoring, and emergency response in line with NHSBT's operational requirements will find this especially pertinent. Participation in this process not only promises a substantial contract value but also potential access to agreements with other health authorities, broadening business prospects across the UK in the public health sector. ## Notice Radiation Protection Advisory Service NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the provision of a Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) and Radiological Waste Advisory (RWA) service. NHSBT (England) now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers for the provision of RPA/RWA services. The current contract ends in 31/03/2027. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current RPA/RWA services available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field. We require the services to cover the following: - * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). * RPA/RWA services in compliance with NaCTSO Security Requirements Document (SRD) 2024. * Industrial irradiation continuing consent advice to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). * Technical review of dose mapping reports. * Calibration of radiation monitors. * Annual site visit to each of the centres to audit compliance to regulatory standards. * Advice in the event of an emergency (cover provided 24/7 due to the operational requirements of NHSBT). It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of May 5rth 2026 to June 5th 2026. the meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting's, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi - sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 29/05/2026. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded. ### Planning Information Radiation Protection Advisory Service NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) intends to undertake a procurement tender exercise for the provision of a Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) and Radiological Waste Advisory (RWA) service. NHSBT (England) now wishes to commence a formal procurement process and is seeking to engage with suppliers for the provision of RPA/RWA services. The current contract ends in 31/03/2027. NHSBT would like to improve our knowledge of all current RPA/RWA services available in the marketplace. This will aid identification of opportunities and gauge market interest in this field. We require the services to cover the following: - • RPA/RWA services in compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017 (IRR17). • RPA/RWA services in compliance with Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). • RPA/RWA services in compliance with NaCTSO Security Requirements Document (SRD) 2024. • Industrial irradiation continuing consent advice to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). • Technical review of dose mapping reports. • Calibration of radiation monitors. • Annual site visit to each of the centres to audit compliance to regulatory standards. • Advice in the event of an emergency (cover provided 24/7 due to the operational requirements of NHSBT). It is NHSBT's intention to hold pre-procurement supplier engagement meetings the week of May 5rth 2026 to June 5th 2026. the meetings will be held remotely, the dates are to be confirmed. To enable NHSBT to finalise arrangements (e.g. send meeting details and agree time slots) for the meeting’s, interested organisations are required to send an expression of interest via email to Sahithi Bandi - sahithi.bandi@nhsbt.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 hrs (GMT) on 29/05/2026. This should include a list of your potential attendees and a brief overview (or a website link) of the Goods / Services which might be offered. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract, and there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. It should be noted that this procurement exercise may allow other Health authorities to use any agreements awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039928-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90721600 - Radiation protection services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 12:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039928-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039928-2026 30th April 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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