Moscow  – Scientific Research Institute of Technical Physics and Automation (NIITFA JSC, a part of the Rusatom Healthcare division of Rosatom), with the support from Regional Center Rosatom South Asia, following an international open tender, signed a contract for the supply to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh of equipment to replace the existing gamma irradiation facility for treating of food (spices and pet food) and medical products and also for research purpose.

The international tender was organized by the Institute of Radiation and Polymer Technology (IRPT), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh. Apart from Rosatom, companies from China and Germany also took part in the tender. According to the results of the comparison of technical and commercial proposals, Rosatom’s design satisfied all customer’s requirements and was elected as the winner.

Rosatom will perform all work, including design, manufacture, supply, installation supervision, testing, and commissioning of gamma installation equipment. In addition to NIITFA JSC, other entities that make part of Rusatom Healthcare division of Rosatom will be involved in the work on the project. In particular, Co-60 (cobalt-60) radioactive isotopes will be supplied by Isotope JSC. The result of the work will be an upgraded gamma installation with a nominal activity of 400 kCi.

Igor Obrubov, CEO of Rusatom Healthcare JSC, noted: “The implementation of the project in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh will allow developing and strengthening competencies in the field of manufacture of equipment used for gamma irradiation of products. We are confident that the efficient work of the division will further strengthen the international reputation of Rusatom Healthcare and Rosatom as reliable suppliers of irradiation technology solutions.”

Andrey Shevlyakov, CEO of Rosatom South Asia, added: “Until now, Rosatom was known in Bangladesh only for its large-capacity nuclear power plants and the implementation of the Rooppur NPP joint project, but we actually possess expertise in a wide range of high-tech industries. We believe that the supply of gamma irradiation equipment will not only be Rosatom’s first non-energy project in Bangladesh, but also a good example of our strengthening cooperation with the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC).