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title: "Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services"
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# Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784875

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services." This tender aimed to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or an RPA body to provide expert advice and assistance to the University, ensuring compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, and other relevant regulations. Aurora Health Physics Services Ltd, an SME based in Harwell Oxford, has been awarded the contract, with a signing date of 7th February 2025. The total contract value is £143,150 GBP. The procurement followed an open procedure and has moved from the tender stage to the award and contract stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radiation protection advisory services, especially those familiar with UK regulations on ionising radiation, artificial optical radiation, and electromagnetic fields. Companies with certified and experienced RPAs and RWAs are particularly well-suited to compete. By providing essential safety and regulatory compliance services, successful suppliers can gain long-term partnerships and recognition within the educational sector, potentially leading to more contracts and business growth. The contract includes the option for up to two 12-month extensions, adding to its attractiveness for competent advisors.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or a RPA body to provide the necessary expertise, advice, guidance and assistance to the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender was to appoint a qualified and recognised RPA body/person(s) to the role of Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), for the purpose of ensuring the University gains compliance against the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. The appointed person(s) must hold the appropriate certificate of competence in the role of RPA and RWA as issued by RPA2000. The additional purpose of this tender is to appoint such a qualified and experienced person to provide advice on the safe use of Artificial Optical Radiation as required by the Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 as well as the safe use of Electromagnetic fields as required by the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The option for 2 x up to 12-month extensions at the sole discretion of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523554 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,000 |
| Lots value | £136,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,150 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Additional buyers | GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AURORA HEALTH PHYSICS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523554
- 9 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519873
  Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services - The purpose of this tender is to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or a RPA body to provide the necessary expertise, advice, guidance and assistance to the University.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523554
  Provision of Radiation Protection Advice Services - The purpose of this tender is to appoint Radiation Protection Advisors or a RPA body to provide the necessary expertise, advice, guidance and assistance to the University.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784875
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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