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title: "CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter"
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# CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a697d60a-4dc9-416c-9731-6541d48f2e34

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is being carried out by Cefas, a buyer based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The tender titled "CEFAS24-87 Request for Quotation for multiple channel low-level gas-flow proportional alpha-beta counter" falls under the industry category of Alpha beta counters. The procurement stage is currently in the active status with a tender period ending on 17th July 2024, and a contract period starting on 5th August 2024 and ending on 4th August 2025. The minimum contract value is £50,000, with a total contract value of £65,000.

This tender by Cefas presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to alpha-beta counters, especially those adept at providing detection systems for measuring low levels of alpha and beta radioactivity in solid sources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement opportunity, offering a chance to participate in a competitive process through an open procedure below the threshold. Businesses interested in supplying instruments must ensure compliance with the UK electrical provision standards and specifications outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Background: Cefas currently have an extensive suite of detection systems that simultaneously measure very low environmental levels of alpha and beta radioactivity in solid sources. These support a number of research and monitoring programmes into the fate of radionuclides in the environment. Cefas require an additional instrument to complement the current suite. Scope of Requirements: Cefas require a multiple chamber detector system for counting 60mm trays, capable of simultaneous detection of low environmental levels of alpha and beta radiation. The background count rate must be stable and

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d1d6cc-7a06-4ee2-8ea3-5237669127eb |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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

- 38942000 - Alpha beta counters

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d1d6cc-7a06-4ee2-8ea3-5237669127eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d1d6cc-7a06-4ee2-8ea3-5237669127eb
  26th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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