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T-MJB144-23 Gamma Spectrometer

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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20 Dec 2023 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to procure a high-resolution gamma-spectrometer for its JDR Characterisation project within the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) programme. The equipment will be used to quantify the nuclide activity of samples and support strategic decisions for the decommissioning of JET, with operational deployment on-site required by the end of FY23/24. The procurement stage is currently open under an 'Open procedure', with the tender period ending on 19th January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in apparatus for measuring radiation, radiation monitors, spectroscopy devices, nuclear evaluation instruments, gamma counters, and detection and analysis apparatus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested must take note of the deadline for submission on 19th January 2024 and the operational deployment requirement by the end of FY23/24.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T-MJB144-23 Gamma Spectrometer

Notice Description

The JET Decommissioning and Repurposing (JDR) programme has been established within UKAEA to carry out the decommissioning of JET following the cessation of operations in December 2023. Within the JDR programme, the Characterisation project is responsible for the radiological characterisation of JET's facilities and assets. The Characterisation project plans to commence early sampling of areas from the start of 2024 which will involve the taking of small samples from a wide range of material types and locations across the JET estate and will also be supporting the Sample Retrieval Project, which will be retrieving a small number of JET in-vessel components for analysis. The analysis of these samples is crucial to underpin key strategic decisions for JDR. Gamma spectroscopy will form a vital part of the characterisation process for activated material and therefore UKAEA wishes to expand it's existing capability on the Culham site. UKAEA are looking to procure a High-resolution gamma-spectrometer for use by the JDR Characterisation project. The main purpose of the instrument will be to quantify the nuclide activity of small, typically neutron activated samples, ranging in size from 2cm diameter up to 30cm, with the possibility of even larger items such as waste drums sized items. This equipment is key for the analysis of samples taken during the early sampling of JET facilities by the Characterisation team. The equipment will also be used to support the Sample Retrieval Project in the analysis of in-vessel components taken from JET in 2024. It is envisaged that the equipment will be deployed in various locations and as such, it should be portable. Such that early sampling work can progress, the equipment will be required to be operational on-site by the end of FY23/24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea49ba17-34fd-40c2-b688-27acef6810c2
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

38341600 - Radiation monitors

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38580000 - Non-medical equipment based on the use of radiations

38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments

38945000 - Gamma counters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2024 30 days
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
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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