RFI - Lead-lined X Ray Cell Capabilities in the UK

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Dstl Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (hereinafter referred to as the Authority), is investigating the availability of lead-lined X-ray cells within the United Kingdom which are critical to multiple capabilities in CTS. Access to an X-ray cell with sufficient radiation shielding is critical to ensuring our staff can maintain the Authority's capability to operate and test ionising radiation sources in a safe and secure way. The Authority is issuing this Request for Information to understand the availability of a lead-lined X-ray cell capability external to the Authority provided within the UK. To assist the Authority, respondents to this RFI should provide: 1) Details of the facilities that are available for use, including the geographic location; 2) Detailed technical specifications in relation to undertaking Science & Technology activities, including but not limited to: a) the size(s) of the lead-lined cell and any adjoining control spaces (L x W x H), b) the thickness of lead lining in the cell walls, ceiling and door, c) details of existing safety engineering controls, e.g. interlocks, emergency stops, 3) Details of existing radiation sources operated in the cell (e.g. energy, current, pulsed or continuous, 4) Options for booking of facilities, including but not limited to: a) lead times for booking or accessing the facility, b) the potential availability of block booking arrangements, c) facility access and working hours, 5) If you have any working security classification levels, and 6) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for the use of a facility, on a unit basis and if any discount or economies are available. Full details provided in the Contracts Finder notice at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f34dee7-921d-4c8c-8620-b21955b1796e