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RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for Coincidence Counting

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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14 Oct 2022 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is inviting competitive quotations for the procurement of an HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for Coincidence Counting. The tender requires a 100% relative efficiency n-type HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer with an integrated electro-mechanical cryogenic cooling system. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, and the tender period ends on October 28, 2022. The contract period is set to start on December 5, 2022, and end on December 4, 2023. The procurement falls under the CPV classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom.

This tender by the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for SMEs to provide the required high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometer. Businesses in the field of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties are advised to register on Bravo Solutions to access the tender documents and submit their bids before the deadline. Winning this tender can lead to potential business growth and collaboration with a prestigious organisation like the National Physical Laboratory.

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Notice Title

RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer for Coincidence Counting

Notice Description

The Nuclear Metrology group within the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) provides the traceability to the SI unit of the becquerel for a radionuclide through its primary standardisation facilities. A powerful technique for determining the absolute activity of a radionuclide is by coincidence counting. These coincidence counting systems are comprised of a particle detector and a gamma-ray detector which can be combined to simultaneously measure the disintegration rate and determine the detection efficiency. The Nuclear Metrology group requires a mechanically cooled high-purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer to replace an aged LN2-cooled HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer to be part of an upgraded coincidence system. This will provide a high-resolution gamma-ray detection channel that can be used to form coincidences of specific gamma-ray emission with the corresponding particle emission, which is of particular importance for the absolute activity determination of electron-capture radionuclides. Achieving good counting statistics in this gamma-channel is of particular importance and due to the activity limitations introduced by the particle detector a high relative efficiency for the HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer is required. To this effect, NPL is seeking a 100% relative efficiency n-type HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer with an integrated electro-mechanical cryogenic cooling system. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a89392-1cf1-4e41-a2c6-2801d7c8b865
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2023 6-12 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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