Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c80-c6ca-7020-880c-6e8c0a2732c2/cefas21-13-rfq-for-sodium-iodide-well-detector closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CEFAS21-13 RFQ for Sodium Iodide Well Detector [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £16,000 Published 28 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 4 Feb 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) the 'Authority', is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). It is an applied science agency that primarily supports government decision making whilst extending its reach across the public sector, the EU and wider markets where possible in regard to marine and closely related environments. Requirement: - 4" x 4" Sodium Iodide Well Detector with 1" Well diameter and 3" Well depth. - High-Rate Photomultiplier Base with Preamplifier and High Voltage Supply. - Spectroscopy Amplifier. The proposed solution must be suitable for Low resolution gamma spectroscopy for the measurement of Cesium-134/137 and compatible with commercially available software such as Maestro. Any additional analytical software required must be compatible with 64-bit network connectivity and able to perform a repetitive task, such as running a sequence of experiments without user intervention with simple text scripts and able to define initial conditions at start up. Additional information: Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: - Visit [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time. Read full description ## CPV classification Spectroscopy devices Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d9ec7cde-1860-452b-964b-b389067abe78) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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