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title: "CEFAS21-127 RFQ for Sodium Iodine WEL Counter"
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# CEFAS21-127 RFQ for Sodium Iodine WEL Counter

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86346d7f-9436-4f06-89dc-0dc0f65d28d6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS21-127 RFQ for Sodium Iodine WEL Counter" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at acquiring a Sodium Iodide Gamma WEL detector for measuring gamma emitters. This procurement belongs to the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Lowestoft, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 January 2022, while delivery and installation of the equipment are required by the week commencing 21 March 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £90,000, and the procurement method applied is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in gamma detection technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender aims to foster competition and innovation within the industry. Companies that can ensure timely delivery and installation while meeting the technical specifications will be well-positioned to win this contract, thereby enhancing their business growth prospects in the governmental procurement market.

## Notice

Cefas require a Sodium Iodide Gamma WEL detector equipped with the sample changer to measure low levels of gamma emitters in energy range up to 2 MeV (approx.1 Bq total). The instrument should also be equipped with a radiation shielding, a software-controlled sample changer system and a software for data interpretation. The system must allow the measurements of 5ml and 20ml vials. Delivery and Installation Requirements: It is required that delivery is made before or during week commencing 21st March 2022 latest to ensure full payment by end of March 2022. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserves the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas Lowestoft NR33 0HT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c872d3-8a76-4098-9868-6438d87fcfed |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c872d3-8a76-4098-9868-6438d87fcfed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c872d3-8a76-4098-9868-6438d87fcfed
  15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/44379105017DB874D2E3
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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