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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-ce6500b1-2f8c-4893-8a78-784d9e8c9309

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure a high purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometer for its Nuclear Metrology group. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, titled "RFQ - HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer," is currently in the stage of competitive quotation (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 12th October 2022. The contract period is set to start on 16th November 2022 and end on 16th November 2023. The procurement method for this tender is limited, and interested parties are advised to register on Bravo Solutions to obtain the necessary documents.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in the supply of high precision laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly appealing due to the suitability preference indicated by the buyer. The location for this procurement is in Teddington, England, with a specific postal code of TW11 0LW. The deadline for submitting competitive quotations is 12th October 2022. Businesses looking to expand their offerings in the laboratory equipment sector should consider participating in this tender to potentially enhance their growth prospects and provide services to the National Physical Laboratory.

## 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/f3c8c8e5-3f9c-411a-8e53-ca6eda5673f8 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 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

- 28 Sep 2022 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c8c8e5-3f9c-411a-8e53-ca6eda5673f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c8c8e5-3f9c-411a-8e53-ca6eda5673f8
  28th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid

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