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title: "RFQ - Mechanically Cooled N-Type High-Purity Germanium Gamma-Ray Spectrometers"
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# RFQ - Mechanically Cooled N-Type High-Purity Germanium Gamma-Ray Spectrometers

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-689869be-603c-42f4-b5b9-a9cc337efec5

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "RFQ - Mechanically Cooled N-Type High-Purity Germanium Gamma-Ray Spectrometers". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically focusing on goods related to scientific instrumentation. The tender is taking place in Teddington, London, with a submission deadline set for 13 August 2020. The procurement process is classified as a limited method, involving competitive quotations below the threshold, and will lead to a contract period commencing on 1 September 2020 and concluding on 1 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies with expertise in high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers or related technologies would find this project particularly relevant, allowing them to contribute to advanced nuclear decay data experiments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competition and innovation in this niche market.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is for two high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers with an associated electro-cooling system. These detectors are intended to work in a gamma-gamma coincidence array for use in activity quantification and nuclear decay data experiments. The two HPGe gamma-ray spectrometers are intended to be upgraded with a BGO Compton shield in the future and also may be required to work in a neutron environment, therefore an n-type crystal is required, and the preamplifier shall be mounted remotely. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62c13ef-9a95-48f2-8a48-ba25dba2000b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2020 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62c13ef-9a95-48f2-8a48-ba25dba2000b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a62c13ef-9a95-48f2-8a48-ba25dba2000b
  30th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

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