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title: "Gamma Counter - AWARD"
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# Gamma Counter - AWARD

Buyer: Lancaster University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d5a97b0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster University, which is seeking to purchase a gamma counter to support its advanced nuclear fuel recycle research initiatives. This tender is classified under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category and is located in Lancaster, North West, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the award date being 10th August 2015. The total value of the contract is £44,000, with a minimum value of £40,000, and the equipment is expected to have an operational life of approximately ten years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in the supply of sophisticated scientific instruments. Companies capable of providing precision equipment meeting stringent quality and performance criteria would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of Lancaster University, a prominent research institution, adds credibility and visibility to potential suppliers, enhancing their prospects for growth in the education and research markets.

## Notice

Lancaster University wishes to purchase a gamma counter This document has been prepared to set-out the University's requirements and enable potential Suppliers to submit accurate proposals. Building on its reputation and existing facilities for internationally excellent research in advanced nuclear fuel recycle technologies, Lancaster University Engineering Department has recently been awarded a grant of PS800,000 by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to support the creation of UTGARD Lab (U/Th/beta-Gamma Active process chemistry R&D facilities), a process chemistry laboratory for work on beta/gamma active fission products, uranium, thorium and low level alpha tracers. UTGARD Lab will be equipped with a range of instruments, of which this gamma counter is one component, for the provision of thermodynamic and kinetic data to underpin both fundamental and application driven research (including scale up) in nuclear recycle and waste management. A unique feature of UTGARD Lab is that all of the equipment to be sited in the lab will be available to external researchers for use with open source uranium, thorium, beta/gamma emitters and alpha tracers. It is anticipated that the effective operational life of the machine will be 10 years. This purchase supports the University's objective to maintain its place as a world class research establishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd35010-53e9-4db1-927d-e9d3508f125e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2015 - 10 Aug 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Lancaster University |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Postcode area | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Revvity (UK) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd35010-53e9-4db1-927d-e9d3508f125e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd35010-53e9-4db1-927d-e9d3508f125e
  30th November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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