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Supply, installation, and commissioning of Liquid Scintillation Counters

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, UKJ14, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Charlotte Byrne

Contact Email: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 16:30
Deadline
02 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description

The UKAEA Health Physics Laboratory provides analysis of tritium contaminated smears, air samples and liquids from facilities across the Culham site. In addition, gaseous stack discharge samples are also processed. Tritium is measured via LSC techniques. There is potential for Alpha or Beta contamination of tritium samples, although these contamination levels are very low, it is critical that the laboratory’s analytical capabilities are maintained to continue the support of UKAEA’s mission and goals. The Health Physics Laboratory requires some of their Liquid Scintillation Counters (LSCs) to be upgraded to new ones in a phased programme of replacement, by gradually phasing out end-of-life equipment. There are three LSC counters in laboratory facilities, in need to be replaced. This tender presents the technical specification for procurement of three Liquid Scintillation Counters, and provides details of the requirements to supply, install, commission, and provide training.

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010176-2026

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Lots

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Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 300,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2027-01-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Quality evaluation (80%)

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Price evaluation (20%)

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