# 50kV X-ray System

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [National Physical Laboratory](/buyers/national-physical-laboratory/contract-awards)
- Published: 3 September 2021
- Planned start: 1 November 2021
- Planned end: 31 January 2022
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 5b268d36-28c4-4199-babc-97df5f08c26a-465821
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f51471f2-7d35-4c7a-8054-ee845be1af79

## Description

NPL wishes to procure a 50kV x-ray system comprising: - One each of tungsten and molybdenum x-ray tubes - Single constant potential generator - Operator interface - Cooling system \(optional\) The system will be used for ionisation chamber calibrations and scientific investigations in a dedicated facility with separate control and irradiation rooms connected via an existing floor duct\. It will be installed in a dedicated radiation-shielded laboratory\. The system must allow for the following configuration: - Unipolar X-ray tubes to provide a horizontal beam along the length of the irradiation room - Compatible with existing laboratory interlock system - Cooling to utilise existing laboratory-installed cooling water or a standalone water cooler - Continuous operation for duration of a working day \(12 hours\) - Possible to remotely set and monitor kV and mA settings Participation is via the London Universities eSourcing Portal\. Participants must provide qualification information\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b268d36-28c4-4199-babc-97df5f08c26a-465821)