Published date: 3 September 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 October 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

TW11 0LW

Value of contract

£0 to £150,000

Procurement reference

tender_272002/994639

Published date

3 September 2021

Closing date

5 October 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 January 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NPL wishes to procure a 50kV x-ray system comprising:

- One each of tungsten and molybdenum x-ray tubes
- Single constant potential generator
- Operator interface
- Cooling system (optional)

The system will be used for ionisation chamber calibrations and scientific investigations in a dedicated facility with separate control and irradiation rooms connected via an existing floor duct. It will be installed in a dedicated radiation-shielded laboratory.

The system must allow for the following configuration:

- Unipolar X-ray tubes to provide a horizontal beam along the length of the irradiation room
- Compatible with existing laboratory interlock system
- Cooling to utilise existing laboratory-installed cooling water or a standalone water cooler
- Continuous operation for duration of a working day (12 hours)
- Possible to remotely set and monitor kV and mA settings

Participation is via the London Universities eSourcing Portal. Participants must provide qualification information.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

PIN - Supply of 50kv X-ray Replacement System

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 28 April 2021

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Simon Coller

Address

Hampton Road
TEDDINGTON
TW11 0LW
England

Email

simon.coller@npl.co.uk

Website

www.npl.co.uk