Tender

CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter

CEFAS

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26 Jun 2024 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is being carried out by Cefas, a buyer based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The tender titled "CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter" falls under the industry category of Alpha beta counters. The procurement stage is currently in the active status with a tender period ending on 17th July 2024, and a contract period starting on 5th August 2024 and ending on 4th August 2025. The minimum contract value is £50,000, with a total contract value of £65,000.

This tender by Cefas presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to alpha-beta counters, especially those adept at providing detection systems for measuring low levels of alpha and beta radioactivity in solid sources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement opportunity, offering a chance to participate in a competitive process through an open procedure below the threshold. Businesses interested in supplying instruments must ensure compliance with the UK electrical provision standards and specifications outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter

Notice Description

Background: Cefas currently have an extensive suite of detection systems that simultaneously measure very low environmental levels of alpha and beta radioactivity in solid sources. These support a number of research and monitoring programmes into the fate of radionuclides in the environment. Cefas require an additional instrument to complement the current suite. Scope of Requirements: Cefas require a multiple chamber detector system for counting 60mm trays, capable of simultaneous detection of low environmental levels of alpha and beta radiation. The background count rate must be stable and <1cpm for beta and <0.1cpm for alpha. Spillover from alpha into beta should be minimal and the system is required to be compatible with standard UK electrical provision (~240V ac at 50/60Hz) and P10 gas (Ar/Meth). The system must have effective shielding, and an internal guard counter to eliminate both cosmic and local sources of radiation. The system is required to have an effective archive where previous sample counts/bgds and calibration runs can be retrieved and quality assessed. Output is to be direct to a local printer option, or ideally transferred to Excel. The system must be compatible with installation into a stable, temperature-controlled environment maintained at 18C. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-87 under opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a697d60a-4dc9-416c-9731-6541d48f2e34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d1d6cc-7a06-4ee2-8ea3-5237669127eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

38942000 - Alpha beta counters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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