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High spectroscopic quality scintillation crystals

University of York

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Apr 2026 at 09:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York issued a procurement process, titled "High spectroscopic quality scintillation crystals," under an open procedure to acquire CeBr3 scintillation crystals for radiation detection. Located in York, UK, the university engaged in this process to support their Nuclear Physics Group's research initiatives, notably the HYPATIA collaboration meant to upgrade the DALI2+ gamma-ray spectrometer in Japan. The procurement relates to the public authority and sub-central government sector, with the delivery address also within the United Kingdom region UKE21. This contract, awarded on the 7th of July 2026, signifies the completion stage of the procurement process following the tender period that concluded on 27 January 2026.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in advanced materials and apparatus for measuring radiation, such as scintillation crystals. The contract, valued at £410,000, extends from June 2026 to June 2028, with an option for a 12-month renewal. Large companies like Hellma Materials GmbH have successfully competed in this arena, but upcoming tenders may appeal to SMEs and other suppliers capable of providing high-quality, innovative solutions in spectroscopic equipment and research development support. Such opportunities are particularly suitable for those looking to enhance their standing within the scientific and public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High spectroscopic quality scintillation crystals

Notice Description

Provision of high spectroscopic quality CeBr3 scintillation crystals for radiation detection. The Nuclear Physics Group at the University of York has an active research programme using scintillator detectors. One research programme where the York Nuclear Physics group is leading the efforts is the HYPATIA (HYbrid Photon detector Array To Investigate Atomic nuclei) collaboration. The HYPATIA array has been proposed as an upgrade to the highly successful DALI2+ gamma-ray spectrometer - based on NaI(Tl) scintillators - at the RIBF facility in RIKEN, Japan. HYPATIA is well suited for in-beam gamma-ray experiments for slowed-down and fast rare-isotope beams at the RIBF and will be composed of about one thousand scintillation crystals (CeBr3 and GaGG(HR)).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of York
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hellma Materials GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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