Nuclear physics detectors

The European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre in Geel intends to sign 6 framework contract for the supply (and maintenance) of detectors. The Radionuclide laboratories located at the premises of JRC-Geel have a long tradition of more than 57 years. The laboratories are equipped with a variety of instruments, in …

CPV: 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus, 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics, 50000000 Repair and maintenance services
Place of execution:
Nuclear physics detectors
Awarding body:
European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre
Award number:
EC-JRC/GEE/2026/OP/2821-PIN

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Nuclear physics detectors
Description : The European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre in Geel intends to sign 6 framework contract for the supply (and maintenance) of detectors.
Internal identifier : EC-JRC/GEE/2026/OP/2821-PIN

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 140 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

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Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509

3. Part

3.1 Part : PAR-0001

Title : HPGe detectors for the Radionuclide Metrology laboratory
Description : The Radionuclide laboratories located at the premises of JRC-Geel have a long tradition of more than 57 years. The laboratories are equipped with a variety of instruments, in order to perform measurements of a large number of radionuclides in samples as diversified as reference materials, solutions for standardisation, determination of nuclear decay data and environmental samples. Among the instruments for secondary standardization of radioactivity and radiological characterisation, some of the HPGe Gamma-Ray Spectrometers will need to be replaced in the coming years. Tender consists of: 1.1 Coaxial HPGe 1.2 Small Broad energy range HPGe 1.3 Large Broad energy range HPGe 1.4 Ultra-low energy germanium detectors 1.5 Maintenance

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 450 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

3.1 Part : PAR-0002

Title : Radiation damage resistant HPGe for Gains
Description : GAINS (Gamma Array for Inelastic Neutron Scattering) is a setup used for measurements of neutron inelastic cross sections at GELINA. It consists of eight high-efficiency HPGe detectors placed at 110° and 150° in close geometry around the sample. Tender consists of: 2.1 Radiation damage resistant HPGe 2.2 Maintenance

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 350 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

3.1 Part : PAR-0003

Title : Liquid scintillation detectors for ELISA
Description : ELISA is a spectrometer consisting of 32 liquid organic scintillators. It is designed for measuring elastic neutron scattering cross sections and angular distributions and can also decouple elastic and inelastic channels if the level density of the nucleus under study is adequate. Half of the detectors have EJ301 (NE-213 equivalent) as the scintillation liquid while the rest have EJ315 (C 6 D 6). The current detectors are manufactured by Scionix (models 51A51/2MQOE1-EJ301 NX and 51A51/2MQOE1-EJ315-NX). The reason for using both hydrogen and deuterium-based scintillators is that it enables a cross check between the two types, which allows the determination of systematic errors during the data analysis phase. A 235U fission chamber is used for measuring the total number of neutrons intercepted by the sample. Tender consists of: 3.1 Liquid scintillation detectors for neutron discrimination 3.2 Deuterated liquid scintillation detectors

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 130 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

3.1 Part : PAR-0004

Title : Cylindrical Li-6 detectors
Description : Material: Li-6 enriched glass scintillator (type GS20). Li-6 enrichment: 96% Li-6 content by weight: 7.4% Tender consists of: 4.1 Cylindrical 6-Li detector 4.2 Square 6-Li detector

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 20 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

3.1 Part : PAR-0005

Title : PIPS alpha particle detectors
Description : PIPS detectors: PIPS-type, partially depleted Geometry: round Tender consists of: 5.1 PIPS alpha particle detectors 5.2 Detectors for low energy Conversion Electron Spectroscopy

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 40 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

3.1 Part : PAR-0006

Title : Lanthanum Bromide scintillator-based detectors
Description : LaBr3:Ce(5%) crystal

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 38430000 Detection and analysis apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38400000 Instruments for checking physical characteristics
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50000000 Repair and maintenance services

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Belgium
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

3.1.3 Duration

Duration : 48 Month

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 150 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.8 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre
Registration number : COM
Department : JRC.G - Nuclear Safety and Security
Postal address : Retieseweg 111
Town : Geel
Postcode : B-2440
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. Turnhout ( BE213 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Internet address : https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Court of Justice of the European Union
Registration number : CURIA
Postal address : Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 4303-1
Internet address : http://curia.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Commission
Registration number : EUCOM
Postal address : Mondrian (CDMA), Rue du Champ de Mars 21
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 71203084-48d2-4318-8b3f-89a607211d88-01
Main reason for change : Information updated
Description : publication contract notice delayed

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ac6c6526-aa92-4a7a-be38-2055e910f458 - 01
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 02/07/2026 15:21 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00463120-2026
OJ S issue number : 127/2026
Publication date : 06/07/2026
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 20/07/2026