Lot 1
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Statuscomplete
AwardedFind a Tender · award
AC&E Technical Analysis Server
BuyerInternational Nuclear Services Limited
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published15 Jul 2026
What is being bought
A new Technical Analysis Server (TAS) system, including all associated hardware, installation, configuration, and the relocation of the existing TAS from Carlisle to AC&E’s secure facility in Daresbury. This includes the provision of associated licenses.
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Technical Analysis Server
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-067dfd |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 066911-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Jul 15 2026 14:59:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | award, contract | 066911-2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | awardUpdate, contractUpdate | 032075-2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | award, contract | 031943-2026 |
All source data
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Complete current OCDS release JSON
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