The Unversity of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit a proposal for a low level liquid scintillation counter, with high efficiency, capable of Alpha-Beta separation analysis of environmental samples. This unit will be used for measurement of low level radiosotopes in environmental samples (water, sediment, biota).
Mandatory Requirements:
LIQUID SCINTILLATION COUNTER:
1.1 Must be new liquid scintillation counter.
1.2 Must be a non-refurbished model.
1.3 Must be the latest commercially available model at time of bid submission.
1.4 Must include alpha-beta separation.
1.5 Must have an energy range of 0 – 2000 keV.
1.6 Temperature control must be included
1.7 Must accommodate sample capacities: 20 ml / 7 ml
1.8 Unit must be CSA approved or equivalent.
1.9 Model must be the lowest-level background model available.
1.10 The proposed unit must be functional, successfully tested and field proven, as well as commercially available. Prototypes will not be accepted.
DATA HANDLING
2.1 Data workstation capable of running the required software, internal or external, must be included.
2.2 Must come with software upgrades for 5 years.
2.3 Wi-Fi capability on workstation must be included.
2.4 Data results must be available in exportable Excel format.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Delivery, installation, and calibration must be included.
3.2 Must be capable of including 4 years extended warranty on parts and labor (totaling 5 years).
3.3 Must include preventative maintenance visits during entire warranty period.
3.4 Must include on-site training for a minimum of 2 users.
