Supply of Radiation-Hard Cameras for ISIS Target Stations 1 and 2

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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Mirion Technologies (IST) Ltd for the supply of radiation-hard cameras for ISIS Target Stations 1 and 2.

The equipment is essential for carrying out work on highly radioactive assemblies in the remote handling cell at ISIS Target Station 2, providing operators with close-up images to enable accurate and safe work.

Without these cameras, the only other view is through a 1.4-metre thick lead glass window, making work almost impossible.

The work is performed several times a year to replace cryogenic moderators with short lifespans in high radiation.

The cameras help mitigate the high risk of damaging high-value items, such as a new moderator valued at approximately £50k, which could prevent ISIS from running for up to two weeks if damaged, and reduce the risk of staff exposure to active contamination during repairs.

The contract value is £54,373.