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title: "Procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer"
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# Procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e344d412-3c51-4d8b-aa1f-c9fe395f5e45

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking tenders for the procurement of a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Gamma Spectrometer, essential for measuring gamma-ray emissions from low-activity materials in the nuclear and isotope geochemistry sector. This open tender, classified under the CPV code 38341000 (Apparatus for measuring radiation) and additional classification 38433200 (Emission measurement equipment), has a tender deadline on 12th March 2021. The contract value is set at £60,000, with the contract period beginning on 12th April 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2022. The delivery is to be made in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for suppliers of scientific and measurement equipment, particularly those specialising in radiation measurement devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Businesses with expertise in high-precision measurement technology and those familiar with the nuclear or environmental testing sectors will find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities.

## Notice

The Interface Analysis Centre (IAC) at the University of Bristol has a requirement for a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector to measure and quantify the gamma-ray emissions of low-activity materials, applicable to a suite of applications in the nuclear and isotope geochemistry realm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86187889-6d63-42e5-a731-694835e1d8e9 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation
- 38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 18:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86187889-6d63-42e5-a731-694835e1d8e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86187889-6d63-42e5-a731-694835e1d8e9
  9th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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