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title: "Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency"
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# Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdc82174-05a9-4ece-85ba-df891ce527c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Portable Equipment to Measure Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency." This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically apparatus for measuring radiation (CPV code: 38341000). The contract was awarded on 20 August 2018, with a total value of £400,000, and will run for a duration of three years. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, allowing a wider pool of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those with a focus on radiation detection and emergency response tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity due to the requirement for at least two detectors and the scope to potentially supply up to three additional units during the contract period. Companies that manufacture or supply innovative technology solutions in radiation monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of 'Portable Equipment Capable of Measuring Radioactive Material in People in the Event of an Emergency' to Ametek (GB) Ltd. Their Micro-Detective product is the only unit on the market to offer a 50 x 30mm germanium crystal in a portable electromechanically cooled package as well as having an integrated screen which allows it to perform the following functions: - Displaying and accumulating data - Zoom in/out spectra - Determine peak energies on the screen - Calibrate using Cs-137 without any additional software - Perform the isotope ID without any external data connections The initial requirement will be for 2 detectors but there is scope to purchase up to 3 more in the duration of the 3 year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1decc65b-8e60-43e5-a7f8-6bd2cef5612a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2018 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1decc65b-8e60-43e5-a7f8-6bd2cef5612a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1decc65b-8e60-43e5-a7f8-6bd2cef5612a
  6th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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