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title: "Sodium Iodide Well Detector"
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# Sodium Iodide Well Detector

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d67ce3a-a559-4d1b-8625-6076add510db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking tenders for a Sodium Iodide Well Detector, part of the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The tender closed on 4th February 2021, with the contract starting on 8th March 2021 and concluding on 8th April 2021. This open procedure contract, valued at £15,000, is located in Lowestoft, East of England, aiming to acquire high-quality equipment suitable for gamma spectroscopy.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies. Businesses with expertise in gamma-ray detection, spectroscopy, and equipment capable of meeting specific technical requirements would thrive in this competitive landscape. Companies that can provide new, off-the-shelf systems will be particularly well-suited to engage, potentially leading to expanded business prospects through successful contract fulfillment.

## Notice

Requirement: 1. 4" x 4" Sodium Iodide Well Detector with 1" Well diameter and 3" Well depth. 2. High-Rate Photomultiplier Base with Preamplifier and High Voltage Supply. 3. Spectroscopy Amplifier. The proposed solution must be suitable for Low resolution gamma spectroscopy for the measurement of Cesium-134/137 and compatible with commercially available software such as Maestro. Any additional analytical software required must be compatible with 64-bit network connectivity and able to perform a repetitive task, such as running a sequence of experiments without user intervention with simple text scripts and able to define initial conditions at start up. Equipment must be provided along with all additional items, fixtures and fittings required to make the equipment fully operational for the purposes it is required, taking into consideration: - All equipment will be supplied as new from high quality respected manufacturers and suppliers - Can meet the specification guaranteed to satisfy the requirements detailed in Schedule 1 - Where possible all equipment shall be commercially available 'off the shelf' systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28fd3f1-c04c-42ac-8a16-f758ec584e55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 8 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK GB (LTD) T/A ADVANCED MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28fd3f1-c04c-42ac-8a16-f758ec584e55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28fd3f1-c04c-42ac-8a16-f758ec584e55
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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