Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd0-7464-7021-acf4-b65715c7782f/rfq-low-background-shield-for-an-hpge-gamma-ray-spectrometer closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFQ - Low Background Shield for an HPGe Gamma Ray Spectrometer [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value £35,000 Published 5 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 20 Jul 2023 ## 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 The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The Nuclear Metrology group maintains a small suite of high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers for the measurement of environmental level radioactive samples. The lead shields used to house these detectors at NPL are constructed of low-background lead that is over 500 years old but were manufactured over 25 years ago and are need of a redesign to fit the dimensions of new detectors that are being procured and to improve their functionality, including the capability to mount cosmic-ray suppression shields. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requirement is to engage the service of a supplier who will provide a new design of a low-background shield for our high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometers, in consultation with NPL, and the manufacture and delivery of one shield. To express Interest in this RFQ and to download the tender documents please use the following link: [lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/770141800189258B3641](https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/770141800189258B3641) ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ef4cd478-bd20-46da-b899-4161b3e5fccf) 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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