--- title: "Upgrade Of The Gamma and Neutron Radiation Calibration Equipment Control Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2016-12-05" --- # Upgrade Of The Gamma and Neutron Radiation Calibration Equipment Control Software Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ece3ac5-389e-4c0b-b4e3-8940eca4b5ba.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Public Health England focuses on the upgrade of the Gamma and Neutron Radiation Calibration Equipment Control Software. This tender, classified under "Instruments for measuring quantities," is located in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12th December 2016. The estimated value of the contract is £20,000, and it will cover services over a contract period starting from 30th December 2016 until 31st May 2017. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing any eligible supplier to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in control systems and radiation equipment design. Companies with a proven track record in developing complex machinery that adheres to high safety standards will be best suited to compete. The successful supplier will not only contribute to the enhancement of critical public health services but may also benefit from strong financial returns, given that the radiation facilities generate considerable income for Public Health England. This project is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bespoke solutions for nuclear or radiological applications. ## Notice Public Health England is looking to upgrade the control software and firmware for four of its Secondary Standard Neutron and Gamma radiation exposure facilities. These four fully automated exposure facilities are used to provide a high quality service for regulatory testing including: periodic test, test before first use and type-test for a wide variety of radiological protection instrumentation used to measure external ionising radiation fields. They also provide Quality Assurance irradiations for a number of Approved Dosimetry Services. The item to be exposed is mounted on a remotely operated positioning assembly. Radiation dose-rates are controlled by a remotely operated exposure assembly. The selection of a particular radioactive source, the operation of the exposure, the radiological and mechanical safety systems, as well as the alignment and positioning of items within the beam are all controlled remotely from outside the exposure cell via software and firmware. These four facilities comprise the following equipment:- * Gemini Technology Ltd Neutron Facility 'B' type GTL3315-901-0309 with Control Unit type 1224E5A/B/C. * Gemini Technology Ltd Gamma Facility 'L' type GTL3816-1044-0912with Control Unit type 1171E1A/B. * Gemini Technology Ltd Gamma Facility 'C' type GTL3816-1044-1012 with Control Unit type 1171E1A/B. * Gemini Technology Ltd Gamma Facility 'B' type GTL3867-1046-0313 with Control Unit type 1272E5A/B. This equipment was all custom designed and built by Gemini Technology Ltd, who specialise in bespoke solutions for nuclear/radiological equipment. The equipment contains a number of radioactive sources to provide radiation fields as defined in ISO 4037 and ISO 8529. The equipment's control software and firmware communication protocols are bespoke and based on an instruction set that is Gemini Technology Limited's intellectual property. The winning supplier must provide four separate versions of the control software, tailored to each radiation facility. This software must run on the existing computers to allow control of each radiation facility from the control area. Potential suppliers will have a proven track record in the design and manufacture of complex machinery and control systems used for delivering pre-determined radiation exposures and must be able to prove they can maintain the strict safety standards required for such equipment. PHE may decide that the successful supplier's products are audited by a third party to ensure that strict safety standards are maintained. The radiation facilities earn considerable income for PHE and any disruption must be kept to an agreed duration. The bespoke facilities are estimated to have a replacement cost in excess of PS1M. Potential suppliers will be liable for any equipment damaged by the work undertaken, for any loss of equipment functionality and for any subsequent loss. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a2d14f-5ded-4445-82a2-7f6be1dfd51c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2016 - 31 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 5EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale South | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus - 48810000 - Information systems ## Release History - 5 Dec 2016 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a2d14f-5ded-4445-82a2-7f6be1dfd51c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a2d14f-5ded-4445-82a2-7f6be1dfd51c 5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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