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Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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06 Sep 2018 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency." This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically apparatus for measuring radiation (CPV code: 38341000). The contract was awarded on 20 August 2018, with a total value of £400,000, and will run for a duration of three years. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a wider pool of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those with a focus on radiation detection and emergency response tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity due to the requirement for at least two detectors and the scope to potentially supply up to three additional units during the contract period. Companies that manufacture or supply innovative technology solutions in radiation monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area.

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Notice Title

Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Portable Equipment Capable of Measuring Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency' to Ametek (GB) Ltd. Their Micro-Detective product is the only unit on the market to offer a 50 x 30mm germanium crystal in a portable electromechanically cooled package as well as having an integrated screen which allows it to perform the following functions: - Displaying and accumulating data - Zoom in/out spectra - Determine peak energies on the screen - Calibrate using Cs-137 without any additional software - Perform the isotope ID without any external data connections The initial requirement will be for 2 detectors but there is scope to purchase up to 3 more in the duration of the 3 year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdc82174-05a9-4ece-85ba-df891ce527c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1decc65b-8e60-43e5-a7f8-6bd2cef5612a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2021 3-4 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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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