--- title: "01710 - Radiation Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2019-03-01" --- # 01710 - Radiation Advisory Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "01710 - Radiation Advisory Services," which seeks to engage a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. This procurement process is categorised under services and will involve deliveries throughout the purchaser's estate, primarily located in Edinburgh, UK. The future notice date for this tender is set for 3rd June 2019, with the procurement method aiming to adhere to GPA covered standards. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in radiation protection services, compliance consulting, or health and safety advisory roles. Companies capable of delivering expert guidance on radiological protection and training, along with comprehensive inspection services, will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, organisations with experience in regulatory compliance and safety management in the public sector may be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering potential business growth within the public safety and order industry. ## Notice The Purchaser requires a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) who will assist in ensuring compliance with Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Purchaser requires a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA), the Supplier, who will assist in ensuring compliance with Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. By meeting its expectations, the Supplier will help the Purchaser promote a safe operational environment for staff and those in its care. Whilst the Specification will outline the full requirement, the Supplier, acting as RPA, shall generally be expected to undertake the following Services in line with guidance given in L121 ACOP Working with Ionising Radiation: - Provide general guidance on radiological protection, legislative requirements, training requirements and other relevant matters to ensure that the Purchaser complies with Regulation 22: Dose Assessment and Recording; - Provide advice on immediate restorative action to ensure safety of personnel after an accident involving exposure to radiation, keeping the Purchaser compliant with Regulation 13: Contingency Plans. Where necessary, the Supplier shall provide advice on chromosome aberration analysis and whole body monitoring at no additional charge; - Visit the Purchaser's sites, as per the Specification, on an annual basis to assess radiation protection standards and provide visit reports, detailing advice and recommendations, within one month of the visit taking place. This will ensure that the Purchaser remains compliant with Regulation 8: Risk Assessment and Regulation 17: Controlled Areas; - Provide an annual inspection of all Equipment containing a radioactive source; and - Provision of an 'Instrument Testing' service only on request from the Purchaser, for Dose Rate & Contamination Monitors; Quartz Fibre Electrometers; Bleepers and Personal Alarm Dosimeters. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346933 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9HW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation - 38341200 - Radiation dosimeters - 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices - 38341600 - Radiation monitors - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 90721600 - Radiation protection services - 90722200 - Environmental decontamination services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346933 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR346933 01710 - Radiation Advisory Services - The Purchaser requires a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) who will assist in ensuring compliance with Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000575348 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=575348 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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