--- title: "Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-11-20" --- # Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75dd20a-2523-4d6e-82f9-9a3755ee3a3d.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is currently conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer System, valued at £2,300,000. This procurement falls within the laboratory equipment industry category and is aimed at establishing advanced analytical capabilities in the UK, particularly to assist with the clean-up of the UK nuclear legacy. The tender was published on 20th November 2019, and responses are due by 16th December 2019. The expected contract period starts on 20th December 2019 and concludes on 19th December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, enabling broad participation from interested suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those focused on innovative laboratory technologies and systems. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in mass spectrometry and related analytical services are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially leverage their capabilities to contribute to crucial environmental clean-up efforts while expanding their market presence in the sector. ## Notice The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this further competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a Compact Accelerator Mass Spectrometer System. We seek to: 1.To source, install and commission a compact, multi-isotope, compact accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) facility. 2. To establish an AMS capability in the UK based on this facility targeted primarily on assisting the clean-up of the UK nuclear legacy and related compatible trace analytical requirements. 3. To have the system in place, commissioned and operational with ancillary facilities by 4th April 2022. A compact, multi-isotope AMS exploits negative ions, deflecting their path with a magnetic field at low energy, accelerates them and strips them of electrons, passes them through another magnetic field for high-energy mass analysis and collects and identifies them in a particle detector. In doing this, it is possible to separate abundant and rare isotopes of similar masses to yield ratios, i.e., 240Pu/239Pu, in the context of this case. An AMS has very significant advantages for long-lived radionuclides for measurements at trace levels over those made on the basis of radioactive decay because, at such low levels, there is rarely a sufficient amount of substance to yield satisfactory decay statistics on practical timescales that are distinguishable from background. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c03053-7c51-4c32-bef8-51b64fa4fed0 | | 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 | 20 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 19 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,300,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 Nov 2019 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c03053-7c51-4c32-bef8-51b64fa4fed0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c03053-7c51-4c32-bef8-51b64fa4fed0 20th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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