Tender

The Provision of CAST Personal Dosimetry Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to contract a provider for "The Provision of CAST Personal Dosimetry Service", which falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on dosimeters. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 1st April 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd May 2016 and will last until 1st May 2020. The required service pertains to monitoring radiation doses through personal dosimeters for employees potentially exposed to radiation, with delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in radiation safety and dosimetry services, particularly those offering Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS) that comply with UK regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing personal radiation dose monitoring equipment, such as thermoluminescent dosemeters and neutron dosemeters, would find this tender particularly relevant. Companies keen to engage in safety compliance and health services within the public sector should consider competing for this opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of CAST Personal Dosimetry Service

Notice Description

CAST's scientists and engineers work with a variety of radioactive sources and different types of radiation. CAST has an obligation to undertake radiation dose measurements for potentially exposed workers, and keep records of any doses received. CAST shall ensure that activities are suitably risk assessed and where appropriate control measures shall be put in place to help mitigate any risk, and keep radiation dose levels as low as reasonably achievable. CAST will monitor radiation doses through the use of personal dosimeters The supplier must offer an Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS), approved by the UK Health and Safety executive under the Ionising radiation Regulations 1999 Currently CAST only require a Dosimetry Service for non-classified workers, although this may change in the future. The supplier will have the ability to provide a variety of personal radiation dosemeters, to cover a variety of measurement needs. This must include; * A range of TLDs (Thermoluminescent Dosemeters) capable of measuring whole body, skin & extremity does of gamma, x-ray and beta radiation. * Neutron Dosemeters for measurements of whole body and skin doses from neutron radiations. * Named & unnamed dosimeters. * Transit controls to ensure that no exposure occurred during transportation. Dosemeters should be exchanged and read on an agreed schedule, for example every 4, 8 or 12 weeks. The results should be supplied to CAST in a clear and logical format, within three weeks of the dosemeters being returned to the supplier for reading. For full specification please view 'Appendix B - Service Description' attached. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender documents is available on CCS eSourcing (Emptoris) for completion. If you are not a Emptoris registered supplier you need to register using the CCS eSourcing Suite Supplier Guidance. Once registered Interested bidders should also familiarise themselves with the Authority's document: "Instructions to Potential Suppliers" which contains information of the procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c375d68e-ced5-4a99-b23a-dab6bad5051a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38527200 - Dosimeters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2016 - 1 May 2020 4-5 years
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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