Official UK procurement notice
Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services
Authority: Sellafield Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionDeliver ongoing service and maintenance (and routine breakdown maintenance) work for Mirion radiometric hardware and software systems and associated services covering, but not limited to, the following:<br/><br/>- Offsite and onsite repair, maintenance and overhaul of radiometric and environmental monitoring/sampling systems and other specialist equipment, including Lab-Impex and Berthold products and systems. This equipment is typically used at Sellafield for the measurement and quantification of radiation and contamination (including environmental, stack and building ventilation systems). <br/><br/>- This scope covers, but is not limited to, technical support, aging and obsolescence (A&O) support, and the provision of associated services, including training.<br/><br/>The supplier retains the intellectual property rights (IPR), including copyright and patents, for the Radiometric Protection Instruments being maintained as part of this contract.
CPV: Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services · Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The contract was awarded to the supplier (Mirion) to maintain an ongoing maintenance…Awarded
The contract was awarded to the supplier (Mirion) to maintain an ongoing maintenance service for Mirion's specific radiometric equipment covering the provision of hardware and software components, service and support, specialist maintenance, breakdown visits and return of base items of equipment for repair. <br/><br/>The supplier also retain the intellectual property rights (IPR) including copyright and patents for the RPI systems and items, bespoke hardware and software.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 30 Oct 2025, 10:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Oct 2025, 10:56 GMT
- Authority reference
4610002966- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-069653- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6efFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
The service provider retains the Intellectual Property rights (IPR), and would restrict the ability of another economic operator to provide the services. Justification for contract award on the grounds of Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii) PCR 2015 (the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights). Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) (competition is absent for technical reasons) also applies.
- Review procedure
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd | £2,966,916 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 069653-2025-1 · Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 2 Oct 2025
- Value
- £2,966,916
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Courts Of JusticeMediation bodyReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.