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title: "Liquid Scintillation Counter RQ0000012065"
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# Liquid Scintillation Counter RQ0000012065

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08e12689-b8e2-434e-8f42-e9c81b676e0f

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a tender for the procurement of a Liquid Scintillation Counter with an estimated value of £100,000. The tender was published on 15th March 2023 and is currently active. The procurement method is an Open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on 19th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 5th May 2023 and end on 31st May 2023. The location for delivery is specified with the postal code SP4 0JQ. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods.

This procurement opportunity by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking collaboration in the goods industry category. Businesses offering Liquid Scintillation Counters with similar technical specifications to the Perkin Elmer TRI-CARB 4910TR are encouraged to participate. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is open to considering suitable alternatives meeting the specified requirements. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses to engage in a like-for-like replacement project essential for maintaining radiological monitoring capabilities.

## Notice

LSC had been used by CBR division for over 20 years as a technique to monitor for and quantify radioactivity. This requirement is a like for like replacement to bring aging, malfunctioning equipment with an out of date operating system in line with the corporate IT strategy. The current Windows 10 version of our existing LSC is the Perkin Elmer TRI-CARB 4910TR. This opportunity will be available through the defence sourcing portal (DSP). Any LSC with the same or similar technical requirements as the one mentioned will be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b91511-0515-4b18-886a-c1b2909b07a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38942000 - Alpha beta counters

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 12:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b91511-0515-4b18-886a-c1b2909b07a2
- 15 Mar 2023 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b91511-0515-4b18-886a-c1b2909b07a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b91511-0515-4b18-886a-c1b2909b07a2
  5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/9132952101888B9D07DF
  link to the defence sourcing portal (DSP)

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