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CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system

CEFAS

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22 Sep 2023 at 09:32

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22 Sep 2023 at 07:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is Cefas. The tender title is "CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase with a deadline for submissions on October 24, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from November 15, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a total value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the delivery address is located in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for the provision of a gamma detector and associated machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Businesses interested in innovation and capacity-building projects, with expertise in providing high-quality analytical results and emergency response capabilities, are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system

Notice Description

Cefas require provision of gamma detector and associated equipment to support continued capacity building and innovation of laboratories across a number of programmes and research. The equipment is vital for (i) maintaining a robust delivery of high-quality analytical results to the Food Standards Agency, (ii) optimising our support to an increasing demand related to Blue Carbon (BC) research, and (iii) providing spare capacity to fulfil our obligation to maintain an emergency radiological/nuclear incident response capability for a number of government and other organisations. * High purity Germanium (HpGe) gamma detector to cover the spectrum from 30 keV to 2000 keV, minimum 50% relative efficiency with low-background carbon fiber endcap. * Low noise configuration for the measurement of low activity samples in particular Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) including Pb-210 and Ra-226 and zero background for Pb-210@46.5 keV. * Mounting (low-background dipstick cryostat configuration) must be compatible with supplied one (1) condensing liquid nitrogen cooling system and supplied one (1) ultra-low background lead shield. * System must be compatible with existing hardware and software (currently running Ortec GammaVision analytical software and Ortec DSPEC analysers). To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system' via the find opportunities function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174a53c1-637f-41d1-bb10-f6466c9b0a50
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dab0ca-854b-4dc6-a183-2f694b78567c
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)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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