# \(NU/1491\) Decommissioning and Disposal of the ABT Cyclotron

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Newcastle University](/buyers/newcastle-university/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £154,000
- Published: 29 April 2019
- Planned start: 11 June 2019
- Planned end: 10 December 2019
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7c0a7906-89d9-47ae-ae48-c447bda3e75f-286385
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-371d0a2d-9044-4b7c-817b-2da600f2f3e1

## Description

This contract is for the decommissioning, removal and disposal of an ABT Biomarker Generator \(BG-75\) cyclotron acquired for the production of positron emitting isotopes for radiochemistry/pre-clinical Positron Emission Tomography \(PET\)\. The space currently occupied by the cyclotron is required for a new Quality Control Laboratory\. Summary of services: • Onsite deconstruction/disassembly; • Followed by the transfer of radioactive waste materials to the appropriate waste repository\. The University is looking to appoint a contractor in June 2019, with a view to starting on site in July 2019 and completing the project in October or November 2019\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0a7906-89d9-47ae-ae48-c447bda3e75f-286385)