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title: "Contract Award for Replacement of Three Aging Radon Active Monitors"
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# Contract Award for Replacement of Three Aging Radon Active Monitors

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-974e4326-1a78-4888-9fa8-f249c7b662be

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), which is located at the Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards in Didcot, England. The award, titled "Contract Award for Replacement of Three Aging Radon Active Monitors," was initiated to replace outdated equipment essential for air pollution monitoring, classified under the CPV code 90731400. The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded on 23rd June 2017, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period runs from 28th June 2017 to 27th June 2018, and the tender period concluded on 27th June 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring solutions, particularly companies that manufacture precision scientific instruments compatible with existing radon monitoring systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a potential advantage, especially those offering innovative solutions that can fulfil specific operational requirements outlined by PHE for use in various environments. As the awarded contract is with Southern Scientific Ltd, businesses that can demonstrate compatibility or provide superior alternatives may engage in future opportunities as public health initiatives evolve.

## Notice

PHE had a requirement to replace three of their aging active radon monitors. The requirement is for its Centre for radiation, chemical and environmental hazards (CRCE) lab in Chilton. PHE has awarded the work to Southern Scientific as they are the sole UK distributors of the AlphaGUARD system. This system was identified as the only solution able to fulfil PHE requirements. The solution had to provide the following: - One single portable solution (due to its use in both a laboratory and field environment) - Able to operate in passive (diffusion) and active (pumped air) mode - Capable of measuring over a range of time intervals, ideally 1 minute to 1 hour - Able to store at least six months of data recorded at one hour intervals - Capable of mains and battery operation - Capable of a minimum of one week's operation in diffusion mode on battery power - Capable of downloading data to a PC for analysis. Downloaded data should be available to use as a text file or other format suitable for use with Microsoft Excel. - Able to measure a range of radon concentrations from 50000 Bqm-3 PHE currently has other radon monitoring equipment located at this site (radon in soil, radon in gas) which is manufactured by Saphymo. Therefore in order for continuity of work there was a requirement that the solution purchased by PHE be compatible with current equipment. PHE published an early engagement notice (EEN) explaining our intention to direct award and invited other suppliers to contact if they believed they could offer an alternative product. PHE received no contact in relation to this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b819d736-48f5-4f45-9732-0b03867b84c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2017 - 27 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
- 90731800 - Airborne particle monitoring

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b819d736-48f5-4f45-9732-0b03867b84c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b819d736-48f5-4f45-9732-0b03867b84c1
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a5c318-b115-4472-b1a3-7908bea20dc4
  Early Engagement Notice (EEN)

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