Detection and measurement systems
by BIL Solutions
For chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents
BIL (formerly BNFL Instruments) has 40 years experience of providing turnkey solutions to BNFL Sellafield, Europes largest nuclear facility, including the design, installation and commissioning of assay systems as well as maintenance throughout their working life. This expertise has been harnessed to develop innovative and robust assay systems and services that have been successfully marketed worldwide.
Expanding CBRN capability
BIL has now expanded beyond its traditional assay base with the supply of personal dosimetry, contamination and monitoring equipment and environmental monitoring systems, in partnership with Rados, plus RTR (Real-Time Radiography) systems in partnership with VJ Technologies. BIL has also partnered with MGPI who manufacture a wide range of military-specification products with NATO approvals, including personnel dosimeters, radiation probes, chemical and biological warfare agent detection and identification systems.
For the detection, monitoring and identification of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents BIL has a range of Instruments that can be set up for field operation as individual units or where required they can be fully integrated into battlefield information networks to support strategic and battlefield management objectives. For effective deployment, simulation packages are also available to ensure that personnel can be trained in the correct use of the equipment and systems under realistic conditions.
TRaME - a total radiological protection package for UK troops
Demonstrating this all-embracing capability, BIL has supplied the UK MoD via the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) with a complete radiation detection kit to support UK troops in the Gulf comprising personal dosimeters, radiation monitoring, sensing and recording equipment. Forming part of an integrated suite of Tactical Radiation Monitoring Equipment known as RaME this comprehensive kit enables land forces to fully assess the risks of missions that involve a potential radioactive environment.
BIL won the TRaME contract from UK MoD/DPA following a detailed evaluation process to determine the companys ability to provide the right solution in the fastest possible timescale to meet an urgent operational requirement to equip troops with radiation detection capability for Op TELIC in Iraq. Delivering the kits to time and cost, BIL managed the whole TRaME project including the sourcing and supply of all elements of the package. Integrated logistical support (ILS) is provided by BIL to support In Service all of the instrumentation and equipment within TRaME to full operational readiness throughout its service life, including calibration, the supply of spares and fitting of replacement parts. This on-going support extends to the future integration of additional radiometric sensors such as air monitors, the continued management and co-ordination of all suppliers and contractors involved and the implementation of a centralised reporting system.
OpSIM training package
In recognition of its success in managing and implementing the first phase of TRaME, BIL was awarded a further contract by MoD/DPA to provide an integrated radiation protection simulation package designated OpSIM - for the training of troops. As the prime contractor BIL manages and coordinates the other contractors involved with full responsibility for
the design, manufacture, testing and supply of all elements of the OpSIM package. This includes its integration into current training systems and through life support, technical support and maintenance.
BIL now has over 260 staff based in the UK and the USA including maintenance technicians, commissioning, electronic, software, systems and mechanical engineers, project managers and physicists. BIL partners provide complementary skills, experience and resources in the non-destructive examination, chemical and biological fields to help deliver instrumentation and systems that comply fully with demanding military applications.