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title: "Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fec"
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published: "2026-05-01"
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# Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision and Disposal of Neutron Source for Nuclear Department-CDN." This contract falls under the goods category within the defence and security industry. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The project involved the provision of a replacement neutron source and the disposal of existing sources. The contract, awarded to High Technology Sources Ltd., commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2026. 

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the nuclear materials sector, particularly those producing or handling radioactive materials, as indicated by the relevant CPV code - 09343000. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing high-technology solutions for defence applications and possessing capabilities in managing sensitive nuclear materials would be well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities. Given the precise nature of the procurement method, companies with a history of direct government contracts would likely find similar opportunities attractive and beneficial for expanding their business with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Provision of replacement neutron source and disposal of exsisting sources

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040290-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGH TECHNOLOGY SOUCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09343000 - Radioactive materials

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040290-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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