Tender

RFQ - Low Background Shield for an HPGe Gamma Ray Spectrometer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

05 Jul 2023 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a supplier to design and deliver a low-background shield for their gamma-ray spectrometers. The tender, titled "RFQ - Low Background Shield for an HPGe Gamma Ray Spectrometer," falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £35,000. The deadline for tender submission is 20th July 2023, with the contract period starting on 9th August 2023 and ending on 8th August 2024. The NPL, located at Hampton Road, Teddington, England (postal code TW11 0LW), is the buying organization.

This tender from the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment to engage with NPL in designing and delivering a crucial component for their gamma-ray spectrometers. Small and medium enterprises would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The NPL's initiative to modernize their measuring equipment creates a business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Low Background Shield for an HPGe Gamma Ray Spectrometer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The Nuclear Metrology group maintains a small suite of high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers for the measurement of environmental level radioactive samples. The lead shields used to house these detectors at NPL are constructed of low-background lead that is over 500 years old but were manufactured over 25 years ago and are need of a redesign to fit the dimensions of new detectors that are being procured and to improve their functionality, including the capability to mount cosmic-ray suppression shields. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is to engage the service of a supplier who will provide a new design of a low-background shield for our high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers, in consultation with NPL, and the manufacture and delivery of one shield. To express Interest in this RFQ and to download the tender documents please use the following link: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/770141800189258B3641

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/0d079831-164a-45b8-8c0e-ef01bfde76bb
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2023 - 8 Aug 2024 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
National Physical Laboratory
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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