UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

Concepts

• precision equipment
• irradiated pathogens to research establishments
• an x-ray irradiator
• the x-ray irradiator service
• irradiators
• irradiated
• irradiator
• ray
• laboratory and optical equipment
• other uk government facilities

Location

Description

UKHSA is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of an X-Ray Irradiator and supporting services. The irradiator is required for the Diagnostic, Pathogenesis and Characterisation division at Porton. The X-ray irradiator service at Porton is the sole UK Sovereign Capability for high containment pathogen inactivation. This service provides irradiated pathogens to research establishments, other UK government facilities and associated healthcare-based settings, this is vital to both research and outbreak response across the UK. An irradiator is required as a backup for the existing irradiators, both for contingency and to increase output.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Please review the specification outlined in this Request for Information (RFI) and provide responses to the questions and requirements mentioned. Your input will help shape UKHSA's sourcing strategy for this procurement. Should you have any questions or queries relating to this RFI, please contract: Science.Tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk Subject: X-Ray Irradiator UKHSA_Request for Information (RFI) X-Ray Irradiator UKHSA_Request for Information (RFI) X-Ray Irradiator.docx