Planning

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 12:42

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, represented by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has announced a planned procurement for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator, essential for their Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at the Porton site (region: UKK15). This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV code: 38000000). Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process is set to culminate on 27 September 2024 at 12:00 pm. The total estimated contract value is £250,000. It is important to note that this initial stage is a Request for Information (RFI), aimed at gathering information without committing to a full procurement action.

Businesses with expertise in the manufacture and supply of self-contained X-Ray irradiators will find this tender particularly attractive. The contract outlines stringent technical requirements, including equipment dimensions, performance capabilities, and compliance with ISO9001 and ISO 2230 standards. Suppliers capable of delivering high-dose x-ray irradiation devices that meet durability and adaptability criteria are well-positioned to benefit. This procurement provides an opportunity for growth, particularly for companies that can offer robust, off-the-shelf designs with comprehensive support services tailored to high-containment pathogen inactivation and research needs. Engaging in this tender could bolster suppliers' portfolios by partnering with a significant national health authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

Notice Description

UKHSA is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator and supporting services. The irradiator is required for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at Porton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Information (RFI) - Procurement of an X-Ray Irradiator for the UKHSA (United Kingdom Health Security Agency).

This RFI is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the UKHSA will take procurement action in this matter. Further, the UKHSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the response.

UKHSA is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator and supporting services. The irradiator is required for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at Porton.

The X-ray irradiator service at Porton is the sole UK Sovereign Capability for high containment pathogen inactivation. This service provides irradiated pathogens to research establishments, other UK government facilities and associated healthcare-based settings, this is vital to both research and outbreak response across the UK. An irradiator is required as a backup for the existing irradiators, both for contingency and to increase output.

The x-ray irradiator must meet the following mandatory technical requirements:

* Must be a self-contained x-ray irradiator
* Must have external dimensions no greater than H2000mmxW1100mmxD1000mm
* Must have single phase power
* Must be an off the shelf design with known performance, not a bespoke or developmental design.
* Must be capable of delivering high dose x-ray to achieve required throughput of pathogen inactivation (above 100 Gy/minute required as some pathogens take up to 35 kGy to inactivate).
* Must have durability/longevity worked into system design.
* Must have capacity for introduction of external probes, cameras etc.
* Must have capacity for sample rotation to allow for sample mixing and homogeneity of irradiation dose
* Must have programmable exposure time
* Must have variable x-ray filtration options
* Must have programmable shelf height/x-ray beam irradiation area
* Must be repairable/have capacity to replace X-ray tubes
* The shelf used for irradiation must be capable of supporting 4.5 kg minimum.

The supplier must comply with ISO9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 2230 (Business Continuity) standards throughout the contract term. Additionally, adherence to relevant health and safety guidelines to prevent injury is required.

If you have a solution which can meet the above requirements, please contact Science.Tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk Subject: X-Ray Irradiator. The deadline for responses is 27/09/2024 12:00pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029246-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
science.tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

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