Scope
Reference
T/CB139/25
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 January 2027
- 10 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
- 35113210 - Nuclear safety equipment
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Risk assessment Sub contract information
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality evaluation | Quality/technical |
Quality | 80% |
| Price evaluation | Commercial Evaluation |
Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Charlotte Byrne
Email: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government