Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Electronic Personal Dosimeters

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Aug 2023 at 10:36

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Aug 2023 at 10:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Electronic Personal Dosimeters. The procurement is in the planning stage with an engagement end date of August 31, 2023, and is classified under the CPV code 38341600 for radiation monitors. The buying organization is located in London, United Kingdom, and is seeking suppliers for goods. The purpose of the RFI is to gather information about potential future requirements in the marketplace.

This tender for Electronic Personal Dosimeters presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing radiation monitoring services or related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and safety industry would be well-suited to compete. The UK Health Security Agency aims to expand its dosimetry services by introducing EPDs alongside existing TLD badges, potentially offering long-term contracts for the supply of EPDs to chosen customers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Electronic Personal Dosimeters

Notice Description

The Personal Dosimetry Service (PDS) of UKHSA Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate provides measurement and recording of doses to radiation workers. The clients of this commercial service are radiation employers in a variety of sectors (from medical to dental and general industry). Measurements are made by means of personal dosemeters or "badges" that are worn by the employee for a period before being returned to UKHSA for processing and reporting. PDS runs several Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved services, the main being the thermoluminescent type dosemeter. PDS also supplies dosimetry for more specialist radiation types of neutron and radon for government and private sector customers. All current dosimetry provided by PDS is passive which has led to an increase in customer enquiries regarding Electronic Personal Dosemeters (EPDs) which are live. PDS would like to start offering EPDs as part of the service alongside the current TLD badges, with the view to get the EPD approved by HSE and accredited by ISO17025. PDS is planning to supply EPDs to chosen customers to start with, the initial order is likely to be around 200 EPDs and going forward this will continuously increase year on year as more customers are changed over to this method of dosimetry. The purpose of this RFI is to improve the Authority's understanding of the marketplace and its options for sourcing for a potential future requirement. The issuance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFI. Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000004yq7zAAA&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77eba445-45ff-47ab-bf8d-77a968064ae8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cd271e-0a4a-43de-a889-7f6fc6053766
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Joshua Williams
Contact Email
joshua.williams@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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