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title: "PHE_Scientific_Purchase of Electrically Cooled Gamma Spectrometer"
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# PHE_Scientific_Purchase of Electrically Cooled Gamma Spectrometer

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5aa400a-f656-4912-924a-b00ecefa38bd

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England (PHE) for the acquisition of an electrically cooled gamma spectrometer, essential for analysing natural and artificial gamma emitting nuclides. This one-off purchase is classified under the goods category, specifically spectrometers, and the total value of the contract is £115,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is open for submissions until 10th January 2019. Following that, the contract period will commence on 1st March 2019, lasting until 1st March 2020. The location for delivery is Glasgow, Scotland, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical instruments or scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of providing service, support, and bespoke consumables related to gamma spectrometry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the requirements suit their capacities for bespoke offerings. Companies with expertise in quality assurance and ISO 17025 compliance would find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as ensuring adherence to these standards is crucial for a successful partnership with Public Health England.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) seeks to appoint a provider of a new electrically cooled low background gamma spectrometer instrument to facilitate the analysis of a wide range of tests for the analysis of natural and artificial gamma emitting nuclides as part of a range of commercial contracts The equipment and services being offered must support ISO 17025 under which PHE is operating. This is a one-off purchase, however it is intended that service, support and supply of bespoke consumables (if applicable) will be covered by this agreement for the lifetime of the equipment or until PHE re-tenders the requirement. The current requirement is for the Public Health England Radiochemistry department at the Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards in Glasgow, Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d4e16e-3e19-4128-aee5-06fc80babd24 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | COLINDALE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 22:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d4e16e-3e19-4128-aee5-06fc80babd24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d4e16e-3e19-4128-aee5-06fc80babd24
  18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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