Provision of Radiation Protection Advisory Services to the Environment Agency

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Studsvik Ltd for radiation protection advisory services across England.

The contract supports Environment Agency employees in the radioactive substances regulation function who routinely encounter ionising radiations, ensuring compliance with legal health and safety duties.

The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 require employers engaged in work with ionising radiations to consult suitable radiation protection advisers, and although the Environment Agency is not strictly a radiation employer, it appointed an adviser consistent with good practice following advice from the Health and Safety Executive and the Office for Nuclear Regulation.

The contract provides radiation safety advice, support, and training for National and Area Based teams throughout England.

The contract value is £132,000.