Tender

RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

28 Sep 2022 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure a high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer for its Nuclear Metrology group. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, titled "RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer," is currently in the stage of competitive quotation (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 12th October 2022. The contract period is set to start on 16th November 2022 and end on 16th November 2023. The procurement method for this tender is limited, and interested parties are advised to register on Bravo Solutions to obtain the necessary documents.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in the supply of high precision laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly appealing due to the suitability preference indicated by the buyer. The location for this procurement is in Teddington, England, with a specific postal code of TW11 0LW. The deadline for submitting competitive quotations is 12th October 2022. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in the laboratory equipment sector should consider participating in this tender to potentially enhance their growth prospects and provide services to the National Physical Laboratory.

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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-ce6500b1-2f8c-4893-8a78-784d9e8c9309
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c8c8e5-3f9c-411a-8e53-ca6eda5673f8
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
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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