UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of an X-Ray Irradiator

Request for Information (RFI) – Procurement of an X-Ray Irradiator for the UKHSA (United Kingdom Health Security Agency). <br/><br/>This RFI is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the UKHSA will take procurement action in this matter. Further, the UKHSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the response.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The x-ray irradiator must meet the following mandatory technical requirements:<br/><br/>

• Must be a self-contained x-ray irradiator<br/>
• Must have external dimensions no greater than H2000mmxW1100mmxD1000mm<br/>
• Must have single phase power<br/>
• Must be an off the shelf design with known performance, not a bespoke or developmental design.<br/>
• Must be capable of delivering high dose x-ray to achieve required throughput of pathogen inactivation (above 100 Gy/minute required as some pathogens take up to 35 kGy to inactivate).<br/>
• Must have durability/longevity worked into system design.<br/>
• Must have capacity for introduction of external probes, cameras etc.<br/>
• Must have capacity for sample rotation to allow for sample mixing and homogeneity of irradiation dose<br/>
• Must have programmable exposure time<br/>
• Must have variable x-ray filtration options <br/>
• Must have programmable shelf height/x-ray beam irradiation area<br/>
• Must be repairable/have capacity to replace X-ray tubes<br/>
• The shelf used for irradiation must be capable of supporting 4.5 kg minimum.<br/><br/>The supplier must comply with ISO9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 2230 (Business Continuity) standards throughout the contract term. Additionally, adherence to relevant health and safety guidelines to prevent injury is required.<br/><br/>If you have a solution which can meet the above requirements, please contact Science.Tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk Subject: X-Ray Irradiator. The deadline for responses is 27/09/2024 12:00pm.