Upcoming
Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services
Home Office · Central government
In brief
Home Office has announced plans to buy environmental and laboratory equipment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £5,500,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 May 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The Home Office and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) are undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the procurement of supplier(s) to deliver Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) Services.
The services are expected to include regulatory compliance (IRR17), provision of advice from an HSE‑recognised RPA Body, 24/7 support, dosimetry services, radiation safety surveys, training, and specialist advisory support. Services will be delivered across multiple locations in the UK (including Northern Ireland and UK juxtaposed border locations.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 046386-2026
About the buyer
Home OfficeLast 12 months
Procurements
214Awards
121Suppliers it has used most for environmental
- Leonardo UK Ltd1 contract
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From notice 046386-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.