Tender

Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Nov 2019 at 08:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is currently conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer System, valued at £2,300,000. This procurement falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is aimed at establishing advanced analytical capabilities in the UK, particularly to assist with the clean-up of the UK nuclear legacy. The tender was published on 20th November 2019, and responses are due by 16th December 2019. The expected contract period starts on 20th December 2019 and concludes on 19th December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those focused on innovative laboratory technologies and systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in mass spectrometry and related analytical services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially leverage their capabilities to contribute to crucial environmental clean-up efforts while expanding their market presence in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer System. We seek to: 1.To source, install and commission a compact, multi-isotope, compact accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) facility. 2. To establish an AMS capability in the UK based on this facility targeted primarily on assisting the clean-up of the UK nuclear legacy and related compatible trace analytical requirements. 3. To have the system in place, commissioned and operational with ancillary facilities by 4th April 2022. A compact, multi-isotope AMS exploits negative ions, deflecting their path with a magnetic field at low energy, accelerates them and strips them of electrons, passes them through another magnetic field for high-energy mass analysis and collects and identifies them in a particle detector. In doing this, it is possible to separate abundant and rare isotopes of similar masses to yield ratios, i.e., 240Pu/239Pu, in the context of this case. An AMS has very significant advantages for long-lived radionuclides for measurements at trace levels over those made on the basis of radioactive decay because, at such low levels, there is rarely a sufficient amount of substance to yield satisfactory decay statistics on practical timescales that are distinguishable from background. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c03053-7c51-4c32-bef8-51b64fa4fed0
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2019 - 19 Dec 2022 3-4 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YR
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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