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RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington is currently conducting a procurement process for a high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer, designated as "RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer." This project falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry, with a focus on enhancing environmental activity assays. The tender period is set to close on 27 July 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 15 August 2022 and run until 15 August 2023. The procurement method adopted is a limited competitive quotation due to the project's threshold specifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instrumentation, particularly those that can provide high-performance spectrometry equipment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in supplying high-efficiency gamma-ray spectrometers with advanced features, such as hybrid cooling systems, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifications are aligned with their capabilities and offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Nuclear Metrology group within the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires a new high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer to add to its small suite of gamma-ray spectrometers employed for the activity assay of environmental level samples. This will be achieved more specifically through purity measurements to differentiate radionuclide contents as well as using the asset to provide standardisation of radioactivity for material that cannot be determined by other means, typically for non-destructive testing of samples. Furthermore, the instrument will support broader measurement services in examining nuclear decay data and developing gamma emitting reference materials in a variety of matrices, such as concrete, to support the nuclear power and environmental radioactivity sectors. The intended HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer will improve the capabilities at NPL by having a significantly higher relative efficiency than currently present and be compatible with our current low background lead shields and in the future a Compton suppression system to further enhance the detection limits achievable. To this effect, NPL is seeking to procure a 100 % relative efficiency n-type HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer that is supplied with a hybrid liquid nitrogen dewar with a recycling 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
ocds-b5fd17-97ea41ca-ad36-40e6-aca1-a45af38fe90d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/568bb1d9-4309-4d83-a9d7-ebb0e237794b
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
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2022 - 14 Sep 2023 1-2 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
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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