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CEFAS24-87 Contract for multi channel low level gas flow proportional alpha beta counter

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07 Aug 2024 at 06:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Cefas, based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for a multi-channel low-level gas flow proportional alpha beta counter. This procurement, categorized under "Alpha beta counters," involves the acquisition of a multiple chamber detector system designed to measure very low environmental levels of alpha and beta radioactivity. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £65,000. The project spanned various locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, and other international regions. The award stage of this tender concluded on 5th August 2024, with installation expected to begin on 12th August 2024 and conclude by 11th August 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in radiological detection systems, environmental monitoring equipment, and scientific instrumentation. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, benefiting from the specified suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in manufacturing detectors compatible with UK electrical standards and capable of operating in a controlled environment will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. By securing such contracts, businesses can significantly grow their market presence and demonstrate their technical prowess in providing advanced research and monitoring solutions.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-87 Contract for multi channel low level gas flow proportional alpha beta counter

Notice Description

Background: Cefas currently have an extensive suite of detection systems that simultaneously measure very low environmental levels of alpha and beta radioactivity in solid sources. These support a number of research and monitoring programmes into the fate of radionuclides in the environment. Cefas require an additional instrument to complement the current suite. Scope of Requirements: Cefas require a multiple chamber detector system for counting 60mm trays, capable of simultaneous detection of low environmental levels of alpha and beta radiation. The background count rate must be stable and <1cpm for beta and <0.1cpm for alpha. Spillover from alpha into beta should be minimal and the system is required to be compatible with standard UK electrical provision (~240V ac at 50/60Hz) and P10 gas (Ar/Meth). The system must have effective shielding, and an internal guard counter to eliminate both cosmic and local sources of radiation. The system is required to have an effective archive where previous sample counts/bgds and calibration runs can be retrieved and quality assessed. Output is to be direct to a local printer option, or ideally transferred to Excel. The system must be compatible with installation into a stable, temperature-controlled environment maintained at 18C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bdcc2c4-9f3b-4373-9b02-43176fdf676d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919f8cd5-72a0-46f7-9664-dec65a6cb4c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Jade Peek
Contact Email
jade.peek@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BERTHOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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