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Procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 Apr 2021 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, located in the South West of England, has awarded a contract for the procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer, crucial for measuring gamma-ray emissions in low-activity materials, used in nuclear and isotope geochemistry applications. The open procurement method was employed with a total contract value of £59,942. This contract was awarded on 29th March 2021, and the contract period commenced on 7th April 2021 and will continue until 25th July 2022. The tendering process is now complete, with the award notice published on 7th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in metering instruments and emission measurement equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative technological solutions related to gamma spectroscopy or related fields will find this contract particularly relevant. Competitors in this field should be equipped to deliver high-quality instruments and may include manufacturers and suppliers of scientific measuring devices, making it an excellent prospect for growth in a niche market.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) at the University of Bristol has a requirement for a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector to measure and quantify the gamma-ray emissions of low-activity materials, applicable to a suite of applications in the nuclear and isotope geochemistry realm.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dac7820-b66f-47a6-b6a1-a9156c62f0d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7a90a0-d669-4a39-af09-390c562a3f90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38410000 - Metering instruments

38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,942 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,942 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2021 - 25 Jul 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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