Maintenance of Radiometric Hardware and Software Systems and Associated Services

Concepts

• warrington
• measuring, testing and checking apparatus
• repair and maintenance
• specialist maintenance
• routine breakdown maintenance
• ongoing service
• bespoke hardware
• maintenance
• software
• curtiss-wright radiometric hardware and software systems

Location

Warrington

Description

Deliver ongoing service and maintenance (and routine breakdown maintenance) work for Curtiss-Wright radiometric hardware and software systems and associated services covering, but not limited to, the following:- 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). This scope covers, but is not limited to, technical support, aging and obsolescence (A&O) support, and the provision of associated services, including training.The supplier retains the intellectual property rights (IPR), including copyright and patents, for the Radiometric Protection Instruments being maintained as part of this contract.

Total Quantity or Scope

The contract was awarded to the supplier (Curtiss-Wright) to maintain an ongoing maintenance service for Curtiss-Wright'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. The supplier also retain the intellectual property rights (IPR) including copyright and patents for the RPI systems and items, bespoke hardware and software.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
• 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal 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.