Tender

Liquid Scintillation Counter RQ0000012065

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 Mar 2023 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a tender for the procurement of a Liquid Scintillation Counter with an estimated value of £100,000. The tender was published on 15th March 2023 and is currently active. The procurement method is an Open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 19th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 5th May 2023 and end on 31st May 2023. The location for delivery is specified with the postal code SP4 0JQ. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods.

This procurement opportunity by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking collaboration in the goods industry category. Businesses offering Liquid Scintillation Counters with similar technical specifications to the Perkin Elmer TRI-CARB 4910TR are encouraged to participate. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is open to considering suitable alternatives meeting the specified requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in a like-for-like replacement project essential for maintaining radiological monitoring capabilities.

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Notice Title

Liquid Scintillation Counter RQ0000012065

Notice Description

LSC had been used by CBR division for over 20 years as a technique to monitor for and quantify radioactivity. This requirement is a like for like replacement to bring aging, malfunctioning equipment with an out of date operating system in line with the corporate IT strategy. The current Windows 10 version of our existing LSC is the Perkin Elmer TRI-CARB 4910TR. This opportunity will be available through the defence sourcing portal (DSP). Any LSC with the same or similar technical requirements as the one mentioned will be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08e12689-b8e2-434e-8f42-e9c81b676e0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b91511-0515-4b18-886a-c1b2909b07a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38942000 - Alpha beta counters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2023 - 31 May 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Ben Payne
Contact Email
bpayne@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07986704275

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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