Framework Supply Contract Related to the Acquisition of Lot 1: Electrically Cooled HPGe-Detectors with Optimal Resolution in a Broad Energy Window and Lot 2: Portable UF6 Cylinder Verification Systems

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The European Commission is an institution of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.

The European Commission, Directorate General for Energy, (referred to below as the contracting authority) is planning to award the contract(s) resulting from the above procurement procedure. The procurement documents consist of the contract notice, the invitation letter, the draft contract(s) and tender specifications with their respective annexes.

Lot 1: Electrically Cooled HPGe-Detectors with Optimal Resolution in a Broad Energy Window

Up to 10 portable HPGe-detectors will be purchased in the framework of this lot within the next 4 years. The HPGe-detectors will be used to acquire high resolution gamma spectra of a variety of nuclear materials at different types of nuclear installations. For this purpose it is essential, that the device can be easily transported, cooled electrically before arrival and remains operational for the whole period of the inspection. In case the device has no integrated electronics for supplying the bias high voltage, signal amplification and multi-channel analysis, the equipment must be compatible with already existing equipment.

Lot 2: Portable UF6 Cylinder Verification Systems

Up to 10 UF6 cylinder verification systems will be purchased in the framework of this contract. The UF6 cylinder verification system will be used to acquire gamma spectra onsite and to provide an estimation of the measured uranium enrichment. For this purpose it is essential, that the device can be easily carried (having a limited weight) and remains operational for the whole period of the inspection.

This invitation to tender is in no way binding on the contracting authority. The contracting authority’s contractual obligation commences only when the contract with the successful tenderer is signed by both parties.

Up to the signature of the contract the contracting authority may cancel the procurement procedure without tenderers being entitled to claim any compensation. Any such decision must be substantiated and tenderers notified.

The validity period of the tender, during which tenderers may not modify the terms of their tenders in any respect, is indicated under Heading IV.2.6 of the contract notice.

Submission of a tender implies acceptance of all the terms and conditions set out in the procurement documents and, where appropriate, waiver of the tenderer’s own general or specific terms and conditions. The submitted tender is binding on the tenderer to whom the contract is awarded for the duration of the contract.

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