[Electronic Bidding] [Electronic Contract] Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

[Electronic Bidding] [Electronic Contract] Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer
1/3 Invitation to Bid We will conduct a general competitive bid as follows.
July 29, Reiwa 8 Naoya Matsumoto, Director of Financial Affairs and Contract, Japan Atomic Energy Agency ◎Procurement Organization Number 817 ◎Location Number 08 ○No. 08-1467-1 1. Procurement Details (1) Item Classification Number 24 (2) Purchase Item Name and Quantity Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer 1 set (3) Specifics of Procurement Item Name As per the bidding instructions and specifications. (4) Delivery Deadline December 28, Reiwa 9 (5) Delivery Location Japan Atomic Energy Agency (details in specifications). (6) Bidding Method ① The bid shall be for the total amount. ② For the determination of the successful bid, the bid amount plus 10/100 of that amount (rounded down to the nearest yen if there is a fraction of less than one yen) will be the successful bid price. Therefore, bidders shall state in their bid proposal an amount equivalent to 100/110 of their estimated contract desired amount, regardless of whether they are taxable or exempt from consumption tax. 2. Eligibility for Competition (1) Not falling under the provisions of Article 70 of the Cabinet Order concerning the Budget, Auditing and Accounting. Minors, persons under guardianship or assistance who have obtained the necessary consent for concluding the contract fall under special reasons in the said article. (2) Not falling under the provisions of Article 71 of the Cabinet Order concerning the Budget, Auditing and Accounting. (3) Must have been rated in grade 'A', 'B', 'C', or 'D' in 'Sales of Goods' for the current fiscal year, either through the qualification examination for participating in tenders by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency or through the unified qualifications for participating in tenders by the national government. (4) Not currently under suspension of business by the Director of Financial Affairs and Contract, Japan Atomic Energy Agency. (5) Not a company that is subject to exclusion from procurement contracts for construction work, surveying, manufacturing of goods, provision of services, etc., based on a request from the police authorities to the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, stating that the company is substantially controlled by a yakuza member or equivalent, and such situation continues. 2/3 3. Place for Submission of Bids, etc. (1) Submission of bids and distribution of bidding instructions and contract terms shall be conducted via the electronic bidding system, etc. Contact: Business Contract Section 1, Financial Affairs and Contract Department, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1184 Japan. TEL 080-4782-0287 (2) Method of Distribution of Bidding Instructions: Bidding instructions will be provided from the date of this announcement via the electronic bidding system or at the contact point specified in 3. (1) above. (4) Bid Submission Deadline and Method: Submit via the electronic bidding system by 3:00 PM on September 30, Reiwa 8. (5) Bid Opening Date and Time and Place: Conducted via the electronic bidding system at 2:00 PM on October 7, Reiwa 8. 4. Use of Electronic Bidding System Bidding and bid opening/closing procedures will be conducted using the Japan Atomic Energy Agency Electronic Bidding System. 5. Other (1) Language and currency to be used in contract procedures: Japanese and Japanese currency. (2) Bid security and contract security: Exempt. (3) Requirements for Bidders: ① Those who wish to participate in this general competitive bidding must submit, in addition to the sealed bid proposal, the bidding specifications and necessary certificates, etc., as specified in the bidding instructions provided by our institution, by the bid submission deadline. Bidders must also respond to any requests for explanation or consultation regarding the bidding specifications and necessary certificates up to the day before the bid opening. ② Those determined to be capable of delivering the specified goods based on the submitted documents in ① above will be considered for the successful bid. (4) Invalid Bids: Bids submitted by persons who do not meet the necessary qualifications for participation in this bidding, and bids that violate the conditions of bidding. (5) Requirement for Contract Creation: Required. (6) Method of Selecting the Successful Bidder: The successful bidder shall be the one who submits the lowest valid bid within the limit of the estimated price. (7) Other: Details are in the bidding instructions. 6. Summary (1) Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity: Naoya Matsumoto, Director of Financial Affairs and Contract, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (2) Classification of the products to be procured: 24 (3) Nature and quantity of the products to be purchased: Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, 1 set (4) Delivery period: By December 28, 2027 (5) Delivery place: Japan Atomic Energy Agency (Appointed place) (6) Qualifications for participating in the tendering procedures: Suppliers eligible for participating in the proposed tender are those who shall ① not come under Article 70 of the Cabinet Order concerning the Budget, Auditing and Accounting, furthermore, minors, Person under Conservatorship or Person under Assistance that obtained the consent necessary for concluding a contract may be applicable under cases of special reasons within the said clause, ② not come under Article 71 the Cabinet Order concerning the Budget, Auditing and Accounting, ③ have been qualified through the qualifications for participating in tenders by Japan Atomic Energy Agency, or through Single qualification for every ministry and agency, ④ not be currently under suspension of nomination by Director of Contract Department, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (7) Time limit for tender: 3:00 PM, September 30, 2026 (8) Contact point for the notice: Business Contract Section 1, Financial Affairs and Contract Department, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 765-1, Funaishikawa Tokai-mura Naka–gun Ibaraki-ken 319-1184 Japan. TEL 080-4782-0287
Specifications for Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer 2 1. Item Name Purchase of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer 2. Purpose As part of the commissioned project funded by the subsidy for the cost of operating the decommissioning and contaminated water/treated water countermeasures project (development of analytical technology for monitoring radioactivity), the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (hereinafter referred to as 'JAEA') will purchase an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Mass Spectrometer required for the development of a rapid analysis system for emitted radionuclides. 3. Purchased Items (1) Breakdown of Purchased Items The purchased items shall be as follows or equivalent. No. Item Name Part Number Manufacturer Quantity Unit 1 NexION 5000B ICP Mass Spectrometer N8160009 PerkinElmer 1 set 2 Orion Unit Cooler RKS752J-MV JP220560C PerkinElmer 1 set 3 PC Data Station/Printer for INORG KJP017008 PerkinElmer 1 set 4 NexION 5000 Installation Kit KJP017012 PerkinElmer 1 set 5 KIT-NexION Chiller Installation N8150051 PerkinElmer 1 set 6 KIT-Helium Gas NexION 1000/2200/5000 N8150123 PerkinElmer 1 set 7 PUSH-ON HOUSE 1/2” Hose Size, Blue 1m JP800132 PerkinElmer 6 units 8 SS-PB8-TA8 SSTubeAdapter End Connect 1/2 JP800125 PerkinElmer 2 units 9 Medium-Duty Workbench AEWP-1890 TRUSCO 2 units *Includes material costs, labor costs, installation and adjustment costs, document creation costs, and other miscellaneous expenses related to utility facility work (power cable laying, power panel connection, exhaust duct installation, gas pipe laying, installation of cylinder stand with semi-automatic switching pressure certified type (for 4 bottles)). (2) Required Performance The purchased item specified in No. 1 of the 'Breakdown of Purchased Items' in Item 3 shall meet the following technical requirements. [ICP Mass Spectrometer] - Capable of analyzing pure beta-emitting radionuclides (Sr-90) with proven track record. - RF coil has a structure that does not require cooling with water or gas. - Equipped with a mechanism to suppress secondary discharge within the unit. - Equipped with a 34MHz free-learning RF generator capable of maintaining stable plasma. - Equipped with a window for real-time monitoring of plasma status. - Interface consists of three cones (sampling cone, skimmer cone, hyper-skimmer cone) and has a mechanism to converge the ion beam. - Triple quadrupole type with two quadrupoles sandwiching the collision reaction cell (octupole), and each quadrupole can separate masses in 1amu increments. - Detector is an electron multiplier with analog/pulse automatic switching function. (1) Triple Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer 1 set (Equivalent products acceptable) No. Item Name Quantity 1 (1) Triple Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer Agilent 8900 ICP-MS 1) Plasma Unit: Frequency equivalent to 27MHz. Equipped with a shielded torch system that can accurately control ion energy and energy spread by suppressing plasma potential. Torch box can be moved and controlled by internal switches on the unit without PC operation. 2) Sample Introduction Unit: Spray chamber is Peltier cooled, temperature adjustable from -5 to 20°C. Scott type to efficiently remove aerosol droplets. For high-matrix sample introduction, an optional gas can be introduced from the connector between the spray chamber and the torch, in addition to the carrier gas from the nebulizer. The flow rate ratio can be switched according to the measurement mode, and the preset plasma condition function can be linked to the flow rate ratio setting. 3) Interface Unit: The material of the interface tip is Ni. Ion optical system lenses (including the shielding device) are integrated and located in front of the gate valve, outside the high vacuum region, allowing for easy replacement, removal, and cleaning without opening the vacuum system. Ion lenses are of the offset type for easy maintenance without opening the vacuum system. Sampling cone has a tool-free structure without O-rings for easy removal and readjustment. 4) Collision Reaction Cell Unit: Equipped with an octupole collision reaction cell to efficiently remove polyatomic ion interference. Capable of using He, H2, O2, and NH3/He as individual cell gases. 5) Mass Spectrometer Unit, Detector Unit: Triple quadrupole type with two quadrupoles sandwiching the collision reaction cell (octupole). Each of the two quadrupoles can separate masses in 1amu increments. Detector is an electron multiplier with analog/pulse automatic switching function. 6) Other: The main unit is equipped with an automatic vacuum return function as standard. (2) Workstation 1) A personal computer equipped with software to control the ICP mass spectrometer, capable of data acquisition and analysis. 2) ICP mass spectrometer control and analysis software capable of both single MS measurement and MS/MS measurement (settable in 1amu increments) in the same sequence. 3) Capable of automatically adjusting mass axis resolution, torch position, etc., after plasma ignition, and reporting the results. 4) Includes voice-guided video training tools for maintenance and software operation methods. 5) PC: Desktop type, OS: Windows 11 or later (CPU: Intel Core i5-12500 3.0GHz equivalent or higher, Memory: 16GB or more, HDD: 1TB or more). 6) Monitor: 20-inch or larger LCD color monitor. Monitor arm for fixed installation. 7) Printer: Laser printer capable of A4 or larger output. (3) Cooling Water Circulator 1) Non-fluorinated type. 2) Power supply: 100V. (4) Autosampler Unit 1) Capable of holding 240 or more samples at once. (5) Laboratory Bench 1) Structure capable of installing the Triple Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer and Autosampler Unit, and withstanding the operating weight. 2) Space provided below the bench for installing the workstation, vacuum pump, and chiller. The workstation should be movable with casters. 3) One appropriate work chair provided at the bench. (6) Cylinder Stand 1) Structure capable of holding two 7m3 cylinders, with automatic switching to the other cylinder when one runs out. 2) Stand to be fixed with anchor bolts. (7) Duct Connection 1) An opening damper shall be provided on the exhaust duct on the top of the Triple Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer. 2) Connect the Triple Quadrupole ICP Mass Spectrometer to the existing duct. 3) Mechanism to adjust the opening for stable plasma. 5. Post-Installation Inspection Specifications After installation, the following inspections will be conducted to confirm normal operation: 1. Quantity inspection to confirm that all accessories are delivered without excess or deficiency. 2. External appearance inspection to confirm the absence of damage, scratches, or dirt. 3. Confirmation that the measurement sensitivity for 7Li is 50×106 cps/ppm or higher. 6. Documents to be Submitted The documents listed in Table 2 shall be submitted. The required number of copies shall be submitted in both hard copy and electronic format. - 3 -