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title: "CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system"
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# CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-174a53c1-637f-41d1-bb10-f6466c9b0a50

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this procurement process is Cefas. The tender title is "CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system" in the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase with a deadline for submissions on October 24, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from November 15, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a total value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the delivery address is located in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for the provision of a gamma detector and associated machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Businesses interested in innovation and capacity-building projects, with expertise in providing high-quality analytical results and emergency response capabilities, are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of gamma detector and associated equipment to support continued capacity building and innovation of laboratories across a number of programmes and research. The equipment is vital for (i) maintaining a robust delivery of high-quality analytical results to the Food Standards Agency, (ii) optimising our support to an increasing demand related to Blue Carbon (BC) research, and (iii) providing spare capacity to fulfil our obligation to maintain an emergency radiological/nuclear incident response capability for a number of government and other organisations. * High purity Germanium (HpGe) gamma detector to cover the spectrum from 30 keV to 2000 keV, minimum 50% relative efficiency with low-background carbon fiber endcap. * Low noise configuration for the measurement of low activity samples in particular Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) including Pb-210 and Ra-226 and zero background for Pb-210@46.5 keV. * Mounting (low-background dipstick cryostat configuration) must be compatible with supplied one (1) condensing liquid nitrogen cooling system and supplied one (1) ultra-low background lead shield. * System must be compatible with existing hardware and software (currently running Ortec GammaVision analytical software and Ortec DSPEC analysers). To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'CEFAS23-141 ITT for provision of gamma detector, lead shield, and liquid nitrogen cooling system' via the find opportunities function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dab0ca-854b-4dc6-a183-2f694b78567c |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dab0ca-854b-4dc6-a183-2f694b78567c
- 22 Sep 2023 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e924c-bb14-4fd8-b0b9-d7d43825cb2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dab0ca-854b-4dc6-a183-2f694b78567c
  22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e924c-bb14-4fd8-b0b9-d7d43825cb2c
  22nd September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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