Tender

Provision of Handheld Radiation Monitoring Equipment

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Feb 2021 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, is for the provision of handheld radiation monitoring equipment, specifically designed for contamination surveys. This tender falls within the goods category, with a value of £26,000, using an open procurement method. The tender period is open until 25 February 2021 at 12:00 pm, and the contract is expected to commence on 26 February 2021, lasting until 25 February 2022. The equipment is intended for delivery to various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs that specialise in the production or supply of scientific monitoring equipment, particularly those focused on radiation safety technology. Businesses that can provide lightweight, portable, and robust equipment suitable for outdoor environmental conditions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the specifications outlined, firms with expertise in electronics, instrumentation, and environmental monitoring are encouraged to engage with the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Handheld Radiation Monitoring Equipment

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to purchase hand-held contamination monitors and multi-purpose survey meters. The equipment will be used to perform alpha and beta contamination survey applications and performing low-level survey applications in the outdoor environment. The hand-held monitor and survey meters must consist of the detector (probe) attached to a compatible portable scaler/rate-meter via a connecting cable and meet the following mandatory features. The probe must: - Be lightweight (<500 g) - Be able to operate in outdoor temperatures at least between -10 to +40degC. - Have alpha and beta-gamma measurement capabilities - Utilise a ZnS:Ag plastic scintillator to provide maximum detection efficiency. - Have a uniform response across the active area. The GM probe must: - Be lightweight (less than 500 g) - Be portable, not exceeding dimensions of 350 mm x 50 mm (Length x Diameter). - Be able to operate in outdoor temperatures ranging between at least -10 to +40 degC. - Be energy-compensated for a relatively flat H*(10) energy response (within +/- 30% when normalised to 137Cs) over the range of 60 keV to 1.2 MeV. - An isotropic response. - Have a response to 137Cs of at least 14 cps/uSv h-1 H*(10). The hand-held monitor and survey meter must: - Be compatible with the above probe. - Be lightweight (less than 200 g) and ergonomically-designed for measurements in the field. - Be supplied with rubber 'bump' protection to minimise damage during handling in the field. - Have ingress protection suitable for outdoor use. - Be portable (hand-held), not exceeding dimensions of 125 x 70 x 70 mm (H x W x L). - Be able to operate in outdoor temperatures ranging between at least -10 to +40 degC. - Be designed to work with standard 'off the shelf' standard-size batteries (alkaline and/or rechargeable), providing at least 500 hours of operation (assuming the backlight is off), and provide a battery indication. - Have various modes of operation, including count-rate (cps) and integrated-counts modes (scaler/timer) with both preset-count and preset-time, as well as a dose-rate mode (uSv/h). - Have an adjustable High-Voltage (HV) supply over the range of 400 to 1000 volts. - Have an inbuilt probe library that stores settings for multiple probes, including HV, calibration factor, dead-time correction, and overload threshold. - A digital numeric display. - A backlight facility. - An audible response of count-rate and dose-rate with adjustable alarm thresholds. The complete instrument 'kit' must be supplied with a robust weatherproof storage/transport case which houses the complete kit of probe, survey-meter, tripod, and accessories. If you feel that you can meet the above requirements or would like more information, then please contact Aysel Sarzosa (Aysel.Sarzosa@phe.gov.uk) The closing date and time for any queries is 25 February 2020 at 12:00 pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4f9180e-e03f-43a4-86d3-655bf725ebdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b33524-02f5-45da-86ce-5b90a420359d
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

38341600 - Radiation monitors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 25 Feb 2022 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
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aysel.sarzosa@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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