--- title: "AGATA Detection Capsules" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND" published: "2021-04-06" --- # AGATA Detection Capsules Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558.json) ## Summary The University of the West of Scotland has recently completed the procurement process for the AGATA Detection Capsules, valued at £537,075. This procurement, classified under the goods category, involved the purchasing of three capsules used for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics. The procurement method was limited, as only Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd was the technically approved supplier for this project. The contract was signed on 18 November 2020, following an award announcement, with the delivery location specified for Paisley, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the scientific and educational equipment sector, especially those specialised in nuclear instrumentation and related technologies. Companies that possess the capability to meet stringent technical specifications for high-performance detection equipment may find pathways to collaborate with institutions like the University of the West of Scotland. In addition, firms that can demonstrate quality and cost-effectiveness in their bids may benefit as the demand for specialised educational goods continues to grow. ## Notice The University intends to purchase three capsules of the AGATA detector, a device for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics. ### Lot Information Lot 1 AGATA comprises a number of detection units, each made of three HPGe detectors in semi-coaxial configuration sharing a common cryostat.Each crystal has a pyramid shape:the front-end features a section shaped like an irregular hexagon but the opposite (rear) end has still a cylindrical shape.The crystals have three slightly different shapes. Their external surface is electrically segmented into 36 parts, through 6 longitudinal segmentations and 6 transversal segmentations. Each crystal is mounted in a vacuum-tight capsule. This order is for three capsules corresponding to the three different shapes of a single triple-detector unit.The performance and manufacturing specifications are tightly defined to match the requirements of the AGATA detector and its spectroscopic performance. ### Procurement Information The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive as Mirion are currently the only technically approved supplier for the AGATA project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411425 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £537,075 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 2BE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation ## Release History - 6 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411425 - 20 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400263 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400263 AGATA Detection Capsules - The University intends to purchase three capsules of the AGATA detector, a device for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411425 AGATA Detection Capsules - The University intends to purchase three capsules of the AGATA detector, a device for gamma-ray spectroscopy in nuclear physics. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.uws.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636558 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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