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AGATA Detection Capsules

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has recently completed the procurement process for the AGATA Detection Capsules, valued at £537,075. This procurement, classified under the goods category, involved the purchasing of three capsules used for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics. The procurement method was limited, as only Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd was the technically approved supplier for this project. The contract was signed on 18 November 2020, following an award announcement, with the delivery location specified for Paisley, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the scientific and educational equipment sector, especially those specialised in nuclear instrumentation and related technologies. Companies that possess the capability to meet stringent technical specifications for high-performance detection equipment may find pathways to collaborate with institutions like the University of the West of Scotland. In addition, firms that can demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness in their bids may benefit as the demand for specialised educational goods continues to grow.

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Notice Title

AGATA Detection Capsules

Notice Description

The University intends to purchase three capsules of the AGATA detector, a device for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AGATA comprises a number of detection units, each made of three HPGe detectors in semi-coaxial configuration sharing a common cryostat.Each crystal has a pyramid shape:the front-end features a section shaped like an irregular hexagon but the opposite (rear) end has still a cylindrical shape.The crystals have three slightly different shapes. Their external surface is electrically segmented into 36 parts, through 6 longitudinal segmentations and 6 transversal segmentations. Each crystal is mounted in a vacuum-tight capsule. This order is for three capsules corresponding to the three different shapes of a single triple-detector unit.The performance and manufacturing specifications are tightly defined to match the requirements of the AGATA detector and its spectroscopic performance.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive as Mirion are currently the only technically approved supplier for the AGATA project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411425
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£537,075 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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