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title: "Purchase of Two Portable High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometry Systems"
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# Purchase of Two Portable High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometry Systems

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25622c27-acc1-4fe9-a68b-15d4a27e8258

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the purchase of two portable high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometry systems suitable for measuring relatively high-energy gamma rays in a low-level neutron environment. The procurement is located at Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. The tender has a contract value of £95,000 with a minimum value of £80,000. The deadline for tender submissions is on January 18, 2024, and the contract period is from February 19, 2024, to February 18, 2026. This procurement falls under the classification category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment.

This tender from Lancaster University offers an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete for a significant contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure. Businesses interested in supplying gamma-ray spectrometry systems and related services can seize this opportunity to grow their market presence and establish valuable partnerships with a renowned academic institution.

## Notice

The University is inviting tenders for the provision of two, portable, high-resolution, gamma-ray spectrometry systems appropriate for the measurement of relatively high-energy (2-3 MeV) gamma rays in a low-level neutron environment. The location of the site is Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster, LA1 4YW. There could be a requirement for further purchases, dependent on future funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b217a7-639c-4f5c-8c99-8e67b297f28d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b217a7-639c-4f5c-8c99-8e67b297f28d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60b217a7-639c-4f5c-8c99-8e67b297f28d
  12th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Provenance

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