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title: "HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer with Radiation Shield - contract award"
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# HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer with Radiation Shield - contract award

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb3d5c4b-9fd6-433e-a890-3741136c6a8e

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed its procurement process for an HPGe Gamma-ray Spectrometer with Radiation Shield, having awarded the contract to Mirion Technologies for £66,000. The procurement, classified under the goods category (CPV 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments), was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 18 November 2021 to 31 January 2022. The initial tender period concluded on 30 September 2021, and the contract was officially awarded on 1 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-purity germanium spectrometers and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the procurement process, which is open to competition. Suppliers who can demonstrate technical capability and efficiency in high-resolution gamma-spectrum measurements may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence and collaborate with established organisations like NPL.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of an electrically cooled n-type high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometer with a lead shield to Mirion Technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4360058-c804-4112-8722-07c3eea8809c |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4360058-c804-4112-8722-07c3eea8809c
- 10 Sep 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e10900e-2f37-463b-984f-2ca0dfaec9f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4360058-c804-4112-8722-07c3eea8809c
  1st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e10900e-2f37-463b-984f-2ca0dfaec9f4
  10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  The procurement documents are available online

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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