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title: "RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer"
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# RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97ea41ca-ad36-40e6-aca1-a45af38fe90d

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington is currently conducting a procurement process for a high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer, designated as "RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer." This project falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry, with a focus on enhancing environmental activity assays. The tender period is set to close on 27 July 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 15 August 2022 and run until 15 August 2023. The procurement method adopted is a limited competitive quotation due to the project's threshold specifications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instrumentation, particularly those that can provide high-performance spectrometry equipment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in supplying high-efficiency gamma-ray spectrometers with advanced features, such as hybrid cooling systems, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifications are aligned with their capabilities and offerings.

## Notice

The Nuclear Metrology group within the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires a new high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer to add to its small suite of gamma-ray spectrometers employed for the activity assay of environmental level samples. This will be achieved more specifically through purity measurements to differentiate radionuclide contents as well as using the asset to provide standardisation of radioactivity for material that cannot be determined by other means, typically for non-destructive testing of samples. Furthermore, the instrument will support broader measurement services in examining nuclear decay data and developing gamma emitting reference materials in a variety of matrices, such as concrete, to support the nuclear power and environmental radioactivity sectors. The intended HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer will improve the capabilities at NPL by having a significantly higher relative efficiency than currently present and be compatible with our current low background lead shields and in the future a Compton suppression system to further enhance the detection limits achievable. To this effect, NPL is seeking to procure a 100 % relative efficiency n-type HPGe gamma-ray spectrometer that is supplied with a hybrid liquid nitrogen dewar with a recycling system. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/568bb1d9-4309-4d83-a9d7-ebb0e237794b |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2022 - 14 Sep 2023 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2022 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/568bb1d9-4309-4d83-a9d7-ebb0e237794b
- 13 Jul 2022 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/568bb1d9-4309-4d83-a9d7-ebb0e237794b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/568bb1d9-4309-4d83-a9d7-ebb0e237794b
  15th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

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