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Radiation Protection Advisory Services

  • Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-055248

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058f30

Published 28 August 2025, 12:00pm

Last edited 10 September 2025, 9:58am

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Description has been updated to reflect accreditation/qualification level of suppliers required. Addition of SME eligibility.

Scope

Reference

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Description

1. Ability able to supply a comprehensive Radiation Protection Advisory Service accredited to the RPA2000 system to provide radiological protection and legislative advice on the observance of The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (REPPIR 2019) and on other health, safety and regulatory matters relating to ionising radiation. To include Dosimetry Services and training for key personnel.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,200,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2028
  • Possible extension to 1 April 2031
  • 5 years, 1 day

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 38547000 - Dosimetry system
  • 38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices
  • 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

1 October 2025

Engagement process description

It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new Central Digital Platform which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service. The procurement will be progressed using the Competitive Flexible procedure utilising the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers must bid for the complete service as detailed within the specification. Suppliers must also be on the approved list Suppliers must also be on the approved list Approved Dosimetry Services List and Approved RPA Lists maintained by the Health and Safety Executive. If interested and on the approved list please confirm your eligibility for the procurement by the closing date.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 January 2026


Procedure

Special regime

Defence and security


Contracting authority

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBP-7472-NYGG

Building F6, First Floor, Culham Campus

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Louise Withers

Telephone: +44 03303135475

Email: louise.withers@cnc.police.uk

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government