Pipeline Framework: PIN – Supply of 50kv X-ray Replacement System

A pipeline has been launched for PIN – Supply of 50kv X-ray Replacement System.The contract start Date is 30 June 2021. Approach to market date is 1 June 2021.National Physical Laboratory require a 50kv X-ray Replacement System. Overview of the system is as below:A two X-ray tube system using Industrial-type X-ray tubes which are suitable for continuous operation with an associated generator and controller (with a possible standalone water cooler for the X-ray tubes):Tube 1. 50kV Tungsten Target Tube, earthed anode, 20-degree angle, 1mm Beryllium window.Tube 2. 50kV Molybdenum Target Tube, earthed anode, 20-degree angle, 1mm Beryllium window.Generator / controller minimum requirement: 5-55kV with 0.01kV resolution, mA resolution 0.01mA, at least 3kW, low ripple (less than 20V/mA), ideally controllable via communication protocols in preference: GPIB, ethernet, serial, USB.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddigton TW11 0LW. Email: nina.heath@npl.co.uk